Shrimp and Pasta with Creamy Pesto Sauce

Name: Shrimp and Pasta with Creamy Pesto Sauce
Yield: Makes 3 to 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces dried penne pasta; 1 pound frozen cooked shrimp (35 to 40 per lb.), thawed (see note above); ½ cup prepared pesto; ¼ cup whipping cream; ¼ cup fat-skimmed chicken broth; 3 tablespoons chopped drained oil-packed dried tomatoes; Salt and pepper

5 Ratings
4 Reviews

This shrimp and pasta recipe is laced with pesto and cream and can be prepared in just 15 minutes and with only 6 ingredients. It goes great with a glass of pinot gris.

By Nancy Stringer, San Diego, California

This Story Originally Appeared On sunset.com

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Recipe Summary

Yield:

Makes 3 to 4 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

12 ounces dried penne pasta
1 pound frozen cooked shrimp (35 to 40 per lb.), thawed (see note above)
½ cup prepared pesto
¼ cup whipping cream
¼ cup fat-skimmed chicken broth
3 tablespoons chopped drained oil-packed dried tomatoes
Salt and pepper

Directions

Step 1
In a 4- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring about 3 quarts water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender to bite, 7 to 12 minutes. Drain and return to pan.

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Step 2
Add shrimp, pesto, cream, broth, and dried tomatoes to pasta; stir over medium heat until hot and evenly incorporated, 2 to 3 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour into serving dish or divide among individual bowls.

Chef's Notes

For extra quick preparation, use frozen cooked shrimp and prepared pesto for this easy-to-assemble dish. To thaw shrimp quickly, place under cold running water for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

655 calories; calories from fat 33%; protein 39g; fat 24g; saturated fat 5.9g; carbohydrates 69g; fiber 2.8g; sodium 534mg; cholesterol 243mg.

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GracesHuman

09/15/2015

It is almost wrong for something this good to be so simple. Made as stated with the addition of a little crushed red and the yummy bits at the bottom of the jar of tomatoes. Served w/ spinach salad and garlic bread. I am soooo making this again!

kascps02

09/30/2011

Super easy and delicious!

steponme

09/27/2011

I used raw e-z peel shrimp and put the peeled shrimp in the pasta water a couple of minutes b/4 pasta was done. I also put a little extra cream and broth in addition to using some of the pasta water. I mixed & simmered the sauce b4 adding the shrimp and pasta. Served with a meatless antipasto salad and toasted french bread. This was a simple and delicious meal.

lizzardpisces

02/26/2009

This was a delicious and easy recipe! I also added a little more broth and cream to keep it from being dry.

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