Shrimp Pesto Pasta: Easy, Delicious Recipe for Home Cooks
This easy and delicious shrimp pesto pasta recipe is perfect for home cooks looking to impress without spending hours in the kitchen.
- 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 pasta of your choice
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque.
- Stir in the pesto sauce and cherry tomatoes.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together.
- Serve with grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add crushed garlic or red pepper flakes to the shrimp.
- Feel free to substitute chicken or vegetables for shrimp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 220 mg
Keywords: shrimp, pasta, pesto, easy recipe, home cooks