Shrimp Pesto Pasta with Spinach and Mushrooms
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4.9
186 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
3 servings
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Calories
519 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Shrimp Pesto Pasta with Spinach and Mushrooms
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This Shrimp Pesto Pasta with Spinach and Mushrooms features tender pasta swirled with pesto, veggies, and perfectly sauteed shrimp. Everyone in my family loves this easy, yet impressive, weeknight dinner!
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Ingredients
CREAMY PESTO PASTA
- 3-4 cups farfalle (bow-tie) pasta
- 8 oz sliced baby portobello mushrooms
- 2.5 oz baby spinach leaves
- 2-3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6 TBSP homemade or store-bought pesto
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus extra to garnish
- ¼ cup milk or cream
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp paprika
- a drizzle of olive oil
- a pinch of red pepper flakes [optional]
- salt and pepper to taste
FOR THE SHRIMP
- 21 jumbo shrimp (thawed if frozen)
- 1-2 TBSP butter
- 1/4-1/2 tsp dried parsley
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp Cajun seasoning blend (optional)
- ⅛ tsp onion powder
- ⅛ tsp paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- First prep your shrimp as indicated earlier in the post and set aside in a cool bowl with ice water while you cook your vegetables and sauce.
- Bring a large non-stick pan to medium heat and saute the mushrooms, spinach and garlic in a teeny drizzle of your favorite healthy oil, taking care not to burn the garlic.
- While your vegetables cook, boil your pasta in a medium pot per the box's instructions.
- Drain, return to pot, stir in pesto, and set aside.
- Once the mushrooms are tender and the spinach has wilted, pour in your milk or cream and reduce heat to low.
- Add parmesan, garlic powder. onion powder, and paprika as well as any salt and pepper to taste. Simmer on low, stirring to combine the flavors and melt the cheese.
- I left the salt and pepper up to your own personal tastes just to be on the safe side. Some prefer a saltier pasta dish while others like to only add a pinch. I wouldn't leave it out [the salt helps further amplify the flavors of the dish] but simply choose your amount based on preference!
- The noodles and vegetable sauce should be done around the same time.
- Pour the sauce over the pot of pesto noodles and stir.
- Use your stove top's "warm" setting to keep the pot warm or use the lowest heat setting available.
- Quickly saute your shrimp [this should only take a few minutes] with butter and seasonings and add to the warm pasta and sauce.
- If you like your pasta piping hot, simply increase the heat a bit and stir constantly while it heats, adding the shrimp at the end. You can remove the tails before serving if you'd like or leave them on for presentation as many restaurants typically do. Up to you!
- Spoon into bowls or pile onto plates and garnish with freshly grated parmesan cheese and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Feeling saucy? If you prefer a saucier pasta bowl, double the milk/cream, add a little extra pesto, and add any extra seasoning to taste. Let your taste buds be your guide! Consider this comfort food with a twist. It's plate-licking good!
- Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
519kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
131mg
(44%)
Sodium
944mg
(39%)
Potassium
582mg
(17%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
3312IU
(66%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
370mg
(37%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 519 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 519kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 131mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 944mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 582mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 3312IU | 66% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 370mg | 37% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
186 reviews
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