Pesto Shrimp Pasta

Pesto Shrimp Pasta

This is a great dish for company!

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 (8 ounce) package sugar snap peas
  • ¾ pound peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Directions

Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.

Step 2
Blend basil, lemon juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, and salt in a blender until smooth.

Step 3
Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir sugar snap peas in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Add shrimp and red pepper; continue to cook until the shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 5 minutes. Stir basil sauce into the shrimp mixture and remove from heat; spoon over spaghetti to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

279
Calories
9g
Fat
32g
Carbs
15g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 279
% Daily Value *
Total Fat9g 12%
Saturated Fat1g 7%
Cholesterol86mg 29%
Sodium296mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate32g 12%
Dietary Fiber2g 8%
Total Sugars1g
Protein15g
Vitamin C11mg 56%
Calcium58mg 4%
Iron3mg 18%
Potassium200mg 4%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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