Description
A quick and delicious creamy pesto shrimp pasta ready in just 20 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup pesto
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add shrimp, salt, and pepper. Cook until shrimp turns pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and pesto. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta and toss to coat. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for best flavor.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: creamy pesto shrimp pasta, quick dinner, 20-minute meal, easy shrimp recipe