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Creamy Pesto Shrimp Pasta

Easy Creamy Pesto Shrimp Pasta That Will Wow Your Taste Buds

Enjoy a delightful Creamy Pesto Shrimp Pasta with fresh basil and garlicky shrimp that is quick to prepare and feels gourmet.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pesto Sauce
  • 2 cups Fresh basil leaves use bright, aromatic leaves for the best flavor
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced finely
  • 1/4 cup Pine nuts toasted lightly
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1/2 cup Olive oil extra virgin
For the Shrimp and Pasta
  • 1 pound Large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 8 ounces Pasta fettuccine or linguine
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper to taste
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • food processor
  • large pot
  • Large Skillet

Method
 

For the Pesto Sauce
  1. Rinse Basil: Gently rinse basil leaves under cold water and pat dry.
  2. Blend Pesto: In a food processor, pulse basil, toasted pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan, and olive oil until smooth.
For the Shrimp and Pasta
  1. Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add linguine, and cook 8–10 minutes until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.
  2. Sauté Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook 2–3 minutes per side.
  3. Make Sauce: Reduce heat to medium, stir in heavy cream and reserved pasta water, then add pesto.
  4. Combine & Serve: Toss shrimp back into the skillet, stirring gently to coat and garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For added brightness, serve with a squeeze of lemon juice.

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