Description
A vibrant dish featuring succulent shrimp, tender cherry tomatoes, and earthy pesto sauce mingling with pasta, perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or linguine)
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta and pesto sauce to the skillet. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
- Serve topped with grated Parmesan and fresh basil.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use fresh homemade pesto and add veggies like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg