Shrimp Pesto Pasta

The Wholesome Spoon

Pesto just reminds me of summer! Fresh basil! Oh, the smell. Delicious! This Shrimp Pesto Pasta was bursting with the flavors of garlic, pesto, tomato, and those amazing succulent shrimp!? Yum! This dish was simple to toss together on a busy weekday, and it was a major hit! Aside from cooking the noodles separate it was pretty much a one-pot, which I love!

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian-American

Servings

Calories 550 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 lb shrimp deveined, peeled, tails removed
1 - 15 oz can diced tomato
3 garlic cloves minced
½ yellow onion diced
8 oz fettuccine cooked per package instructions
1 cup white wine vinegar
¾ cup parmesan cheese hand shredded, divided
½ cup pesto
4 oz fresh mozzarella sliced into rounds
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp fresh basil chopped
½ tsp salt
½ tsp Italian seasoning
¼ tsp black pepper

Optional garnishes:

balsamic glaze, store-bought or check out my recipe

Instructions

Pat shrimp really dry and set aside on a paper towel lined plate
In a large deep skillet, melt butter on medium heat and cook shrimp 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pink.
With a slotted spoon, remove shrimp to a bowl and cover with foil to keep warm.
In the same skillet, cook onion on medium heat for 2 minutes, then add garlic and cook for one minute, until fragrant.
Stir in white wine vinegar, pesto, diced tomato, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, and spices.
Turn heat to medium-low and top dish with the mozzarella rounds. Cover and simmer 3 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in remaining parmesan, cooked pasta, shrimp, and basil. Stir and swirl in that melted mozzarella cheese as you mix everything together!
Garnish Shrimp Pesto Pasta with Balsamic Glaze if desired and serve!

Nutrition

Serving: 1.25cupsCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 26gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 190mgSodium: 1050mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 650IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 320mgIron: 2.2mg

Please be aware that nutritional values are approximate and intended as a helpful guide

Keyword Pesto Pasta, Recipes with fresh basil, Recipes with Pesto, Shrimp Pasta, What to do with balsamic glaze

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