Looking for an easy recipe to whip up for the family? One that includes fresh ingredients from your summer garden? Or from the local seafood market that was caught fresh by local fishermen that morning (if you live near a coast, we highly recommend checking one out for peak freshness in your seafood).
Shrimp Pesto Pasta has a rich and creamy flavor profile that blends a combination of sweet garden cherry tomatoes, fresh basil pesto (either made from scratch which is not listed in our recipe or store-bought), an Italian blend of seasonings, and an ingredient no Italian recipe is complete without; sharp parmesan cheese!
Doesn’t this sound amazing! Who wouldn’t want a healthy and yummy meal on the table in under 30 minutes?
What is pesto?
It’s a traditional Italian sauce that is used on main dishes with some sort of pasta and protein. A blend of crushed basil leaves, fresh garlic cloves, crushed pine nuts, parmesan cheese, and olive oil brings it all together. It is a thicker sauce that is typically added while cooking but can also be used to coat your dish at the dinner table or as a dipping sauce for your buttery side of garlic bread.
Why use cherry tomatoes?
They have a similar flavor to regular tomatoes, but because they are smaller; the flavor is more concentrated so they aren’t overshadowed by the other ingredients. They are described as having a sweet, bright, and vibrant flavor.
You can serve this Shrimp Pesto Pasta on its own or you can pair it with a fresh side salad to cut the richness from the pasta, or the all-time favorite Italian side; garlic bread. Whether you make your own with fresh garlic and butter or heat some slices up from the box in your freezer, it is a perfect pairing.
Here is all you need to make your Shrimp Pesto Pasta at home
10 oz. Linguini noodles uncooked
1 lb. Tail on peeled and deveined shrimp
¾ c. Fresh basil pesto of your choosing
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 c. Sliced cherry tomatoes
¼ c. Grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp. Olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Let’s jump into putting your Shrimp Pesto Pasta together and on your plate
Cook the linguini according to the package instructions.
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While the noodles are boiling, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the shrimp to the skillet, and season liberally with the Italian seasoning as well as salt and pepper to taste. Cook the shrimp until they are light pink in color. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp, as they can become tough and chewy.
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Mix the cooked linguine noodles into the skillet with the cooked shrimp, and add the pesto sauce and sliced cherry tomatoes.
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Toss the noodles and shrimp with ¼ cup of Parmesan cheese, and serve. Garnish with chopped parsley if you choose.
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Voila!
A perfectly cooked meal!
Ready to be devoured! What do you think of this Shrimp Pesto Pasta? Let us know in the comment section below!
Shrimp Pesto Pasta
Ingredients
- 10 oz. Linguini noodles uncooked
- 1 lb. Tail on peeled and deveined shrimp
- ¾ c. Fresh basil pesto of your choosing
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1 c. Sliced cherry tomatoes
- ¼ c. Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp. Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the linguini according to the package instructions.
- While the noodles are boiling, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet, and season liberally with the Italian seasoning as well as salt and pepper to taste. Cook the shrimp until they are light pink in color. Careful not to overcook the shrimp, as they can become tough and chewy.
- Mix the cooked linguine noodles into the skillet with the cooked shrimp, and add in the pesto sauce and sliced cherry tomatoes.
- Toss the noodles and shrimp with ¼ cup of Parmesan cheese, and serve. Garnish with chopped parsley if you choose.
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