Easy Shrimp Pesto Pasta
Ingredients
The pasta
The sauce
-
1
tablespoon
olive oil
-
1 ½
pounds
shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed
-
½
cup
heavy cream
-
½
cup
chicken broth
-
½
cup
chopped sun-dried tomatoes
-
½
cup
basil pesto
-
to taste
salt and pepper
-
for serving
freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1. Cook the pasta in lightly salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- 2. In a deep skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until hot.
- 3. Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until they start to turn pink.
- 4. Add cream, broth, and sun-dried tomatoes, then simmer until the shrimp are fully cooked.
- 5. Stir in the cooked pasta and pesto, tossing until combined.
- 6. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve immediately with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
6
Calories
405
Total fat
12g
Total carbohydrates
49g
Total protein
25g
Sodium
747mg
Cholesterol
170mg
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