Shrimp Pesto Pasta
Ingredients
The pasta
-
10
ounces
dry spaghetti
-
¾
cup
basil pesto
The shrimp
-
1
pound
medium to large shrimp, peeled and deveined
-
1
tablespoon
olive oil
-
1
teaspoon
Italian seasoning
-
to taste
salt and pepper
The toppings
-
¼
cup
parmesan cheese
-
1
cup
cherry tomatoes, halved
-
to taste
chopped parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
- 1. Boil salted water and cook the spaghetti according to package directions.
- 2. While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large pan over high heat.
- 3. Add shrimp to the pan, season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, and cook until pink and opaque.
- 4. Drain the pasta and add it to the pan with the cooked shrimp.
- 5. Stir in the pesto, cherry tomatoes, and parmesan cheese.
- 6. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4 servings
Calories
627
Total fat
30g
Total carbohydrates
57g
Total protein
40g
Sodium
671mg
Cholesterol
177mg
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