Shrimp Pesto Pasta
This quick Shrimp Pesto Pasta is made with cooked shrimp, jarred pesto, and a bright lemon zest.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound medium pasta such as farfalle or penne
- 8 ounces shrimp cooked
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ¼ cup finely diced onion
- ½ cup pesto sauce
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- shredded parmesan cheese for garnish, optional
- chopped fresh basil for garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain well and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
- In a large skillet, cook onion in oil until tender. Add shrimp to heat through without re-cooking, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add pasta, lemon zest and pesto sauce and toss to combine. Add some pasta water if needed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with parmesan and fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- Pat the shrimp dry so the pesto sticks.
- Salt the pasta water well so the dish tastes complete.
- Reserve at least half a cup of pasta water to loosen and thicken the sauce as needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 602kcal | Carbohydrates: 88g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 365mg | Potassium: 418mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 625IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 2mg