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Shrimp and Pesto Pasta

10 INGREDIENTS • 6 STEPS • 30MINS

Shrimp and Pesto Pasta

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5 ratings
A simple and delicious Shrimp and Pesto Pasta. Certainly not a unique combination, but worthy of being a regular on your weeknight plate because of how quick it comes together.
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A simple and delicious Shrimp and Pesto Pasta. Certainly not a unique combination, but worthy of being a regular on your weeknight plate because of how quick it comes together.
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Compelled to Cook
Hello, I'm Nicole! I aim to help you elevate your everyday meals with recipes that make the most of your casual family breakfasts, weeknight dinners and entertaining occasions.
https://www.compelledtocook.com

30MINS

Total Time

$15.22

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
2
us / metric
Water
12 1/2 cups
Water
Kosher Salt
1 1/2 Tbsp
Kosher Salt
Fettuccine
6 oz
Fettuccine
Shrimp
10 oz
Shrimp, peeled
Olive Oil
1 Tbsp
Olive Oil
Garlic
1 clove
Garlic, minced
Basil Pesto
1/2 cup
Basil Pesto
Parmesan Cheese
2 Tbsp
Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
Salt
to taste
Salt
Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Ground Black Pepper

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
716
Fat
30.2 g
Protein
44.4 g
Carbs
69.7 g
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Hello, I'm Nicole! I aim to help you elevate your everyday meals with recipes that make the most of your casual family breakfasts, weeknight dinners and entertaining occasions.
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Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Season Water (12 1/2 cups) with Kosher Salt (1 1/2 Tbsp) and bring to a boil.
step 2
Cook Fettuccine (6 oz) according to package directions. Drain and reserve 1/4 cup of cooking liquid.
step 3
Dab cleaned Shrimp (10 oz) dry with a paper towel and season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
step 3 Dab cleaned Shrimp (10 oz) dry with a paper towel and season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
step 4
In a medium sauté pan, heat Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) over medium heat. Add shrimp and Garlic (1 clove) and cook for approximately 2 minutes per side until shrimp curl and turn opaque. Remove shrimp from pan and set aside.
step 5
Add Basil Pesto (1/2 cup) and 2-3 tbsp of pasta water to the same skillet over low heat just to warm, stirring once or twice.
step 6
Add cooked pasta and toss to coat. Toss in shrimp to warm and combine. If needed, add a bit more pasta water to thin. Serve immediately, garnishing with Parmesan Cheese (2 Tbsp). Enjoy!
step 6 Add cooked pasta and toss to coat. Toss in shrimp to warm and combine. If needed, add a bit more pasta water to thin. Serve immediately, garnishing with Parmesan Cheese (2 Tbsp). Enjoy!

Tags

Budget-Friendly
Lunch
Date Night
Fish & Seafood
Dinner
Quick & Easy
Pasta
Italian
Shellfish
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