Pesto Shrimp Pasta: Easy, Flavorful Home-Cooked Delight
This delicious Pesto Shrimp Pasta comes together quickly, making it a perfect weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces linguine
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add shrimp, salt, and pepper; cook until shrimp are pink.
- Stir in pesto and cherry tomatoes, mixing until heated through.
- Add cooked linguine to the skillet; toss until well combined.
- Serve with grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes.
- Substitute zucchini noodles for a lower-carb option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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