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Bowl of pesto and shrimp pasta in a white bowl with side dishes of parmesan cheese and pepper

Pesto & Shrimp Pasta

serves 2, ready in 15 minutes

4.7

STARS

(141 reviews)
Tender, briny shrimp cooked with aromatic garlic and fresh tomatoes are served on top of fresh, pesto-tossed spaghetti. Scattered arugula leaves, Parmesan cheese, and freshly-ground black pepper round out the flavors. All you need is basic kitchen equipment (pots/pans, a knife, salt, pepper, oil), and around 15 minute to create this delicious dinner for two.
difficultyDifficulty Level
EasyEasyEasy
difficulty
Total Time:  20 minutes
Active Time:  30 minutes
Ingredients
  • 8 ounces (227 grams) spaghetti, fresh
  • 2 cups (48 grams) arugula, baby, washed
  • 1/3 cup (80 grams) pesto sauce (you can use store-bought or make your own)
  • 8 ounces (227 grams) shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup (150 grams) cherry tomatoes, whole
  • 1/4 cup (28 grams) Grana Padano cheese, shredded
  • 1/8 cup (22 grams) black olives, pitted, whole
  • 2 cloves (6 grams) garlic, peeled
Directions
1
Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2
In a large skillet, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
3
In the same skillet, add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
4
In a food processor or blender, combine the arugula, pesto sauce, and garlic cloves. Blend until you have a smooth pesto sauce.
5
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked spaghetti, shrimp, cherry tomatoes, and pesto sauce. Toss until everything is well coated.
6
Divide the pasta among 4 plates and sprinkle each plate with shredded Grana Padano cheese.
7
Garnish each plate with some pitted black olives.
8
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Bowl of pesto and shrimp pasta in a white bowl with side dishes of parmesan cheese and pepper

Pesto & Shrimp Pasta

serves 2, ready in 15 minutes

4.7

STARS

(141 reviews)
Tender, briny shrimp cooked with aromatic garlic and fresh tomatoes are served on top of fresh, pesto-tossed spaghetti. Scattered arugula leaves, Parmesan cheese, and freshly-ground black pepper round out the flavors. All you need is basic kitchen equipment (pots/pans, a knife, salt, pepper, oil), and around 15 minute to create this delicious dinner for two.
difficultyDifficulty Level
EasyEasyEasy
difficulty
Total Time:  20 minutes
Active Time:  30 minutes
Servings:  4

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces (227 grams) spaghetti, fresh
  • 2 cups (48 grams) arugula, baby, washed
  • 1/3 cup (80 grams) pesto sauce (you can use store-bought or make your own)
  • 8 ounces (227 grams) shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup (150 grams) cherry tomatoes, whole
  • 1/4 cup (28 grams) Grana Padano cheese, shredded
  • 1/8 cup (22 grams) black olives, pitted, whole
  • 2 cloves (6 grams) garlic, peeled

Directions

1
Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2
In a large skillet, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
3
In the same skillet, add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
4
In a food processor or blender, combine the arugula, pesto sauce, and garlic cloves. Blend until you have a smooth pesto sauce.
5
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked spaghetti, shrimp, cherry tomatoes, and pesto sauce. Toss until everything is well coated.
6
Divide the pasta among 4 plates and sprinkle each plate with shredded Grana Padano cheese.
7
Garnish each plate with some pitted black olives.
8
Serve immediately and enjoy!

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