Linguine with Shrimp and Pesto

Enjoy this delicious Italian-inspired dish of linguine with shrimp and pesto. This easy-to-make meal is ready in under 30 minutes and is sure to please everyone at the dinner table.

Cooking Equipment:

Large pot, large skillet, spoon/spatula

Preparation Time:

10 minutes

Cooking Time:

Total Time:

25 minutes

Cuisine:

Italian

Keywords:

Keywords:

Linguine, Shrimp, Pesto, Italian, Quick Meal

Meal:

Main Course

Cooking Method:

Stovetop/Skillet

Dietary Restrictions:

Gluten Free (if using gluten free pasta)

Servings:

1

Ingredients:

80g linguine pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
100g cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons pesto sauce
Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the linguine pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes or until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant.
Add the cooked shrimp to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes or until heated through.
Add the cooked linguine pasta to the skillet along with the pesto sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together until combined. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition:

Calories – 545 kcal; Fat – 24 g; Carbohydrates – 57 g; Protein – 28 g; Sodium – 740 mg; Cholesterol – 170 mg

This quick and easy Italian-inspired dish of linguine with shrimp and pesto is ready in under 30 minutes! Enjoy this delicious meal that is sure to please everyone at the dinner table!

Rating:

4

Did You Know?

Italian cuisine is influenced by the country’s geography, history, and culture, as well as by regional differences.