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Pesto Shrimp Pasta

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Ingredients

  • 12 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 8 oz angel hair pasta
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes
  • ¼ cup basil pesto
  • 1 Tbsp grated Parmesan

Instructions

  1. Thaw the shrimp under cool running water, then peel and pat dry.
  2. Boil a large pot of water and cook the pasta until tender, reserving ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
  3. In a skillet, heat 1 Tbsp of olive oil and sauté the shrimp until pink and opaque, then set aside.
  4. Add another Tbsp of olive oil to the skillet, then add the grape tomatoes and minced garlic, sautéing until the tomatoes begin to burst.
  5. Once the tomatoes are broken down, add the drained pasta, pesto, and reserved pasta water to the skillet, stirring to combine.
  6. Return the shrimp to the skillet, mix everything together, and top with grated Parmesan before serving.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
446
Total fat
15.58g
Total carbohydrates
49.3g
Total protein
26.4g
Sodium
602.68mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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