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Shrimp Pesto Penne
Pasta Night

Shrimp Pesto Penne

Ready in 20 minutes. Just 5 ingredients, plus salt, pepper, and a little oil or butter.

20minutes
20hands-on
4servings
5ingredients
  • Pescatarian

Not tagged nut-free: basil pesto can contain nut depending on brand. Check labels.

Not tagged egg-free: penne can contain egg depending on brand. Check labels.

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Ingredients

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Let's cook

  1. Boil the penne in salted water. Save 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.

  2. Cook the shrimp in 1 tbsp oil over medium-high heat, 2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.

  3. Toss the pasta with the pesto, tomatoes, shrimp and a splash of pasta water. Top with parmesan.

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