Description
Shrimp Pesto Pasta is a delightful dish that combines succulent shrimp, vibrant pesto, and al dente pasta for a meal that transports you straight to Italy with each bite. This easy-to-make recipe impresses guests while being perfect for weeknight dinners. With its explosion of flavors and stunning presentation, this dish looks gourmet on any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in pesto sauce until evenly coated.
- Gently fold in the cooked pasta and freshly grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 210mg