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Amazing Pesto Shrimp Pasta with 5-Minute Pure Bliss

Pesto Shrimp Pasta with Pine Nuts
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This Pesto Shrimp Pasta with Pine Nuts recipe delivers a vibrant and flavorful meal perfect for any day. It features succulent shrimp tossed with al dente pasta and a rich basil pesto, all finished with crunchy pine nuts for added texture.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound linguine or your preferred pasta
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup basil pesto (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Add cooked pasta to the skillet with the shrimp.
  4. Stir in the basil pesto. If the pasta seems too dry, add a tablespoon or two of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
  5. Stir in the toasted pine nuts.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

  • To toast pine nuts, spread them in a single layer on a dry skillet over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Watch them closely as they can burn quickly.
  • For a richer pesto flavor, consider making your own basil pesto from scratch.
  • Adjust the amount of pesto to your preference.

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