Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsLeña RestauranteShrimp & Basil Pesto Pasta Recipe

Shrimp & Basil Pesto Pasta Recipe

Inspired by Leña Restaurante
Time30m
Serves4

creste di gallo, yellow wax beans, peas

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Ingredients

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Pasta and Vegetables

Method

Cooking the Pasta and Vegetables

  1. 1

    Cook the Pasta

    In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the creste di gallo pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Add the yellow wax beans and peas in the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain and set aside.

Cooking the Shrimp

  1. 2

    Sauté the Shrimp

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes.

Combining

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    Add the cooked pasta and vegetables to the skillet with the shrimp. Pour in the basil pesto and toss everything together until well combined. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to heat through.

Serving

  1. 4

    Serve

    Serve the shrimp and basil pesto pasta hot, topped with grated parmesan cheese.

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