Description

This Shrimp Pesto Penne is a quick and easy pasta dish that’s bursting with fresh flavors! Tender shrimp, crisp sugar snap peas, and penne pasta are tossed in a vibrant pesto sauce with a hint of lemon. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a perfect weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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12 ounces penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (21 to 25 count)
1 (8 ounce) package sugar snap peas, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 (8 ounce) container refrigerated prepared pesto
1 lemon, zested and juiced

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Instructions

Cook Pasta: Cook penne pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
Cook Shrimp and Snap Peas: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes undisturbed. Add snap peas and stir until shrimp are almost opaque.
Combine and Finish: Stir in pesto and cooked pasta until well combined. Add lemon zest and juice. Toss to combine. Add reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
If you don’t have sugar snap peas, you can substitute with another type of green vegetable, such as asparagus or broccoli florets.
Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese or fresh basil leaves, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
Calories: 400
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 100mg