Description
A vibrant and flavorful dish that combines sautéed shrimp, linguine, and fresh pesto, perfect for bringing family together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces linguine
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook the linguine in salted water until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil, add minced garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the drained linguine to the skillet and stir gently to combine.
- Stir in the pesto, adding reserved pasta water gradually to reach the desired consistency.
- Incorporate the halved cherry tomatoes and heat through for another minute.
- Remove from heat, mix in Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, and serve immediately.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider swapping linguine for zucchini noodles or using chicken/tofu instead of shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Pesto, Shrimp, Linguine, Pasta, Easy Dinner, Family Recipes