Cavatappi With Shrimp And Pesto Cream Sauce Recipe

Name: Cavatappi With Shrimp And Pesto Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 oz cavatappi pasta; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 clove garlic, minced; 2 tbsp dry white wine; 1/4 cup prepared pesto; 1 zest and juice of 1 medium lemon; 1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

8 oz cavatappi pasta
2 tbsp olive oil
2 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp dry white wine
1/4 cup prepared pesto
1 zest and juice of 1 medium lemon
1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1
Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water according to package directions.
2
Meanwhile in a large skillet, heat olive oil.
3
Add garlic and saute 2 to 3 minutes.
4
Add wine and let garlic simmer in wine over medium low heat for a few minutes.
5
When pasta is almost al dente, turn heat under skillet to high and add shrimp.
6
Saute shrimp until just pink.
7
Add pesto, lemon zest and juice, and cream.
8
Simmer a few minutes to reduce slightly, then drain pasta and immediately add it to the skillet.
9
Pour pasta and shrimp into a serving bowl, then stir in parsley and Parmesan.
10
Serve immediately.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 oz cavatappi pasta, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 clove garlic, minced, 2 tbsp dry white wine, and more.

Yes, Cavatappi With Shrimp And Pesto Cream Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cavatappi With Shrimp And Pesto Cream Sauce

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