Shrimp Pasta with Pesto

Ingredients

• 12 oz spaghetti
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ½ cup pesto
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• ¼ cup fresh basil leaves

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the 12 oz spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 9-11 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.

2. 2

   While pasta cooks, heat the 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 2 minced garlic cloves and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Add the 1 lb shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp to a plate.

4. 4

   In the same skillet, add the 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes. Cook over medium heat until they start to soften, about 2-3 minutes.

5. 5

   Return the shrimp to the skillet. Add the cooked spaghetti, 1/2 cup pesto, and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water. Toss everything together over low heat until well coated, about 1-2 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove from heat. Stir in the 1/4 cup grated Parmesan and 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves. Add more pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

• Large pot
• Large skillet
• Colander
• Measuring cups
• Wooden spoon

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