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Pesto Pasta Primavera With Shrimp
At a Glance
- Prep
- 15 minutes
- Cook
- 15 minutes
- Total
- 30 min
- Servings
- 6.00 serving(s)
Categories
- Main Course
Cuisine
- Italian
Cooking Method
- Stovetop
Difficulty
- Medium
Dietary
- Vegetarian
Servings & Nutrition
Original recipe serves 6. Current scale: 1x.
Nutrition and servings are approximate based on the ingredient list. Please verify for dietary or medical needs.
This recipe for Pesto Pasta Primavera With Shrimp brings together 12 ounces long fusilli, 2 tablespoons pine nuts, 2 tablespoons olive oil in a practical dish for home cooking. It takes about 30 min to prepare and cook. It makes approximately 6 servings.
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces long fusilli
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb shrimp, preferably extra-large, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces yellow squash, halved lengthwise, diagonally cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
- 1 (7 ounce) container pesto sauce, about 3/4 cup
- 1 (8 ounce) package frozen sugar snap peas, thawed
- 12 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved, about 1-1/2 cups
- 8 ounces bocconcini, halved (small mozzarella balls)
- 1 cup fresh basil, coarsely chopped
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Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Meanwhile, heat large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add pine nuts; cook, stirring, until just golden, 1-2 minutes. Remove nuts from pan; reserve.
In same skillet, heat oil. Add shrimp; cook, stirring, until just turning pink, 1-2 minutes. Add squash; cook until slightly softened, 2-3 minutes. Add reserved cooking water and pesto, then snap peas and pasta; gently toss until well-coated and heated through. Remove from heat; stir in tomatoes, bocconcini and basil. Serve sprinkled with pine nuts.
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