Shrimp Pesto Pasta with Asparagus
A 30 minute or less dinner with big flavors! Using store bought pesto and quick cooking shrimp!
Servings 5
Calories 570kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces dried linguine or pasta of your choice
- 1 pound uncooked large shrimp 21-25 size
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce I like the Costco Kirkland brand
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or half and half
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese divided
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- Bring large pot of water to boil for pasta.
- While water comes to a boil. Toss shrimp and 2 tablespoons pesto together. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper.
- Add pasta to water and cook according to package directions. If using linguine, 8 - 10 minutes.
- While pasta is cooking. Heat large skillet to medium heat. Add olive oil and shrimp. Cook until shrimp is pink and cooked through. About 3-4 minutes. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- Add asparagus to hot skillet and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until crisp tender.
- Add 1/4 cup cream and remaining pesto. Bring to a simmer.
- Add cooked drained pasta, shrimp and 1/4 cup grated parmesan to cream and pesto mixture in skillet. Toss well . Taste for seasoning? More salt? More pepper?
- Top with tomato halves and remaining 1/4 cup parmesan cheese.
- Serve with crunchy french bread and a simple green salad.
Notes
Adopted from Jo Cooks
Nutrition
Calories: 570kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 243mg | Sodium: 1102mg | Potassium: 506mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1565IU | Vitamin C: 12.9mg | Calcium: 334mg | Iron: 5.1mg