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            One Pan Pasta With Creamy Shrimp and                                 Pesto Sauce 

 

A delicious and easy-to-make recipe! simple One Pan Pasta with Creamy Shrimp and pesto sauce  

This recipe uses only one pan. Yup, a single pan! The secret is to use frozen cooked shrimp and prepared pesto. When I make it, I thaw the shrimp by putting them in the same colander I am going to use for the pasta. Then I pour the pasta and its boiling water over the shrimp, and-voila-thawed shrimp! The recipe is very pestoy so , if you like, feel free to cut down on the pesto and use more sun-dried tomatoes. Also, use whatever pasta shape you like.

Ingredients:

- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

-1 cup penne pasta

- 2 tablespoons olive oil

- 1 onion, diced

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 cup pesto sauce

- 1 cup heavy cream

- 1 teaspoon dried basil

- Salt and pepper, to taste

- Grated Parmesan cheese,

Instructions:

1.Cook pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook penne pasta according. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining. 

2. Onion and garlic: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

3. Add shrimp: Add peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet. Cook through, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.

4. Make creamy pesto sauce: In the same skillet, add pesto sauce and heavy cream. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Let cook for 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Season with dried basil, salt, and pepper.

5. Combine pasta, shrimp, and sauce: Add cooked penne pasta to the skillet with the creamy pesto sauce. To combine, ensuring pasta is well coated. If the sauce seems too thick, add a bit of the reserved pasta water. 

- Use store-bought pesto sauce for a quicker option.

- Add some cherry tomatoes or spinach to the skillet for extra flavor and nutrients.

- shrimp with chicken or tofu for a different protein. 

- Make it spicy by adding some red pepper flakes to the sauce.

Enjoy your delicious One Pan Pasta with Creamy Shrimp and Pesto Sauce!