Shrimp Pesto Pasta: A Quick and Indulgent Comfort Dish
A delightful blend of shrimp and pesto on pasta for a comforting 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 pasta
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup pesto
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add shrimp, salt, and pepper, and cook until shrimp is pink.
- Stir in pesto and cooked pasta, mixing well.
- Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Use fresh or homemade pesto for best flavor.
- Add cherry tomatoes for a burst of freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: shrimp, pesto, pasta, comfort food