Pesto Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Name: Pesto Shrimp Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves; 2 cloves garlic; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese; salt and pepper to taste; 1/2 pound angel hair pasta; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 cup halved grape and/or cherry tomatoes; 1/4 cup additional grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1
To make the pesto, first rinse and dry the basil leaves then put them in a food processor. Pulse several times.
2
Add the garlic. Pulse several times until basil and garlic are well chopped and mixed.
3
While the food processor is still running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil.
4
Scrape the sides down and add the parmesan, salt and pepper. Pulse a few more times to mix. This recipe makes about a cup's worth of pesto. You need 1/4 cup to continue the recipe; extra freezes well.
5
Boil water and prepare the pasta according to package directions.
6
In the meantime, heat the tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet. Saute the shrimp in the oil until they begin to turn pink.
7
Add the halved tomatoes, 1/4 cup of parmesan and 1/4 cup of your pesto to the skillet and continue to cook 1-2 minutes.
8
Drain the pasta and add to the skillet. Toss everything together and serve hot.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves, 2 cloves garlic, 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese, and more.

Yes, Pesto Shrimp Pasta 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pesto Shrimp Pasta

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Variations & substitutions

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