Pesto Pasta with Shrimp
A quick and flavorful weeknight pasta tossed with basil pesto and juicy shrimp. Ready in about 20 minutes, this simple dish is perfect for a busy day.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 480
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the 8 oz spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
Step 2
While pasta cooks, heat the 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 12 oz shrimp and season with the 1 tsp salt and 0.5 tsp black pepper. Cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Step 3
Add the cooked spaghetti and 0.5 cup basil pesto to the skillet with the shrimp. Toss to coat, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
Step 4
Serve immediately, garnished with extra black pepper or grated Parmesan if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- Large pot
- Large skillet
- Colander
- Measuring cups and spoons
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