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Basil Pesto Pasta with Shrimp

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound 30-40 ct Shrimp peeled
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion chopped
  • Small Zucchini chopped
  • Broccoli cut into bite size pieces
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • Rigatoni Pasta
  • 6 tablespoons pre-made Basil Pesto
  • Parmesan Cheese shredded

Instructions

  1. Heat up 2 tablespoons of olive oil and saute garlic for about 30 seconds
  2. Add the shrimp and cook for a couple of minutes on each side until the shrimp is pink
  3. Remove from heat and keep in a separate bowl
  4. In a separate pot, cook the pasta as directed
  5. In original pan, heat up another tablespoon of olive oil and saute vegetables for a few minutes until browned
  6. In a large bowl, add drained, cooked pasta, vegetables, and shrimp
  7. Add 6 tablespoons of the pre-made basil pesto and mix together completely
  8. Shred fresh parmesan cheese on top
  9. Serve

Recipe Notes

There are many ways to vary up this recipe. You can use chicken instead of shrimp or go without any meat or fish at all. Other veggies can also be used.