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Shrimp Pesto Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A quick and flavorful pasta dish featuring succulent shrimp coated in vibrant basil pesto, topped with cherry tomatoes and parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 10 ounces dry spaghetti (can also use linguine or fettuccine)

Pesto

  • 3/4 cup basil pesto

Shrimp

  • 1 pound medium to large shrimp (peeled and deveined)

Olive Oil

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or garlic powder, dried basil, dried oregano)
  • to taste salt and pepper salt and pepper

Parmesan Cheese

  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Cherry Tomatoes

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)

Garnish

  • Optional garnish chopped parsley

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions.
  • Heat olive oil and cook shrimp with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until pink, about 2-4 minutes.
  • Drain pasta and add to the pan with shrimp, then stir in pesto.
  • Add cherry tomatoes and parmesan cheese, then garnish with parsley if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle additional parmesan or fresh herbs before serving.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: shrimp