Description
This Shrimp Pesto Pasta is a delightful combination of succulent shrimp, vibrant pesto, and perfectly cooked pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti or linguine
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp, salt, and pepper, cooking until shrimp is pink and opaque.
- Mix in pesto sauce and cooked pasta, stirring to combine.
- Gently fold in cherry tomatoes and top with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg