Pesto Pasta with Shrimp and Garlic Bread

Ingredients

• 12 oz penne pasta
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• ½ cup pesto
• 1 loaf garlic bread
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the 12 oz penne and cook until al dente, about 11 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.

2. 2

   While the pasta cooks, heat the 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 1 lb shrimp in a single layer and season with the 1 tsp salt and 0.5 tsp black pepper. Cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp to a plate.

3. 3

   In the same skillet, reduce heat to low. Add the 0.5 cup pesto and 0.25 cup of the reserved pasta water, stirring to combine and warm through, about 1 minute.

4. 4

   Add the cooked penne and shrimp back to the skillet. Toss everything together, adding more pasta water if needed to coat the pasta evenly. Cook for 1-2 minutes until heated through.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, toast the 1 loaf garlic bread according to package directions, usually 5-7 minutes in a 400°F oven until golden and crispy.

6. 6

   Serve the pesto pasta immediately with the garlic bread on the side. Enjoy!

Tools you’ll need

• large pot
• large skillet
• colander
• measuring cups and spoons
• knife and cutting board

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