Description
Indulge in a creamy and flavorful Shrimp Pesto Penne dish that’s quick and easy to make. This Italian-inspired recipe combines succulent shrimp, basil pesto, and penne pasta for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Penne Pasta:
12 ounces penne pasta
Shrimp:
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Shrimp Seasoning:
Salt and black pepper
Sauce:
2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 cloves garlic (minced), 1/2 cup basil pesto, 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Optional:
2 cups fresh baby spinach, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Garnish:
Fresh basil leaves, extra Parmesan
Instructions
- Cook Penne: Boil salted water, cook penne until al dente, reserve pasta water.
- Cook Shrimp: Season shrimp, cook in olive oil until pink, set aside.
- Make Sauce: Sauté garlic, add pesto, cream, Parmesan, and red pepper flakes. Simmer.
- Combine: Add pasta, spinach, and shrimp. Toss, adding pasta water for desired consistency.
- Garnish: Top with basil and Parmesan.
Notes
- For a lighter version, skip the cream and use pasta water to loosen the pesto.
- Substitute zucchini noodles for a low-carb option.
- Serve with garlic bread or salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
