Pesto Shrimp Pasta: A Quick and Indulgent Weeknight Delight
A divine combination of succulent shrimp and creamy pesto sauce served over pasta, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the pesto sauce and cooked pasta, mixing well to combine.
- Top with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For a bit of zing, add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
- You can substitute any pasta of your choice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Pesto Shrimp Pasta, quick dinner, weeknight meal