Shrimp Pesto Pasta

By Ellie

4 Person

20 Minutes

627 Calories

This recipe for shrimp pesto pasta is spaghetti tossed in a flavorful pesto sauce, then topped with sauteed shrimp and tomatoes. A fresh and easy dinner that's quick to make and packed with flavor! There are many tutorials on spaghetti recipes online, but the main difference is what sauce to use. Spaghetti is popular with many people, not only because of its taste but also because it is easy to make, you can make several kinds of spaghetti, of course, each kind of taste is worth sharing, So let's take a look at these spaghetti recipes and hope you enjoy them!

Ingredients

Optional garnish: chopped parsley
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp. Italian seasoning (or equal parts garlic powder dried basil and dried oregano)
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 pound medium to large shrimp peeled and deveined
3/4 cup basil pesto
10 oz. dry spaghetti can also use linguine or fettuccine

Method

01

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions.
02

While the pasta is cooking, prepare the shrimp.
03

Heat the olive oil in a large pan over high heat. Add the shrimp and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
04

Cook for 2-4 minutes or until shrimp is just pink and opaque. Turn off the heat.
05

Drain the pasta and add it to the pan with the shrimp. Stir in the pesto.
06

Add the cherry tomatoes and parmesan cheese to the pan. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.