Description
One-Pot Creamy Pesto Shrimp & Pasta is a delightful fusion of succulent shrimp and rich, creamy pesto sauce, all cooked in a single pot for minimal cleanup. With vibrant flavors from fresh basil and garlic, this dish brings restaurant-quality dining to your kitchen without the fuss. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, it’s easy to customize with your favorite ingredients and sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup fresh basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and shrimp. Cook until pink and opaque (3-4 minutes), then remove from pot.
- Add minced garlic and uncooked pasta to the same pot. Pour in enough water to cover pasta by about an inch.
- Bring to a boil; cook until pasta is tender (10-12 minutes).
- Reduce heat, stir in heavy cream and pesto until well combined.
- Return shrimp to the pot; mix in Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, topped with additional basil or cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (280g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 200mg