Pasta Dinner Ideas
Get ready to enjoy the best pasta dinner ideas on the Internet! These easy recipes are the perfect midweek meal solution.
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Ingredients
Shrimp Pesto Pasta
- 12 ounces pasta, any
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 4 ounce jar pesto
- 1 pound shrimp, shelled and deveined
- ¼ cup pasta water, reserved
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes, add the pesto sauce, shrimp, and ¼ cup pasta water. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often, or until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
- Add the cooked pasta to the shrimp mixture and toss to combine with sauce. Top with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 bowl | Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 279mg | Potassium: 498mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 767IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg
