Shrimp & Basil Pesto Pasta Recipe
creste di gallo, yellow wax beans, peas
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Ingredients
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Pasta and Vegetables
Shrimp and Pesto
Method
Cooking the Pasta and Vegetables
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 4
Serve
Serve the shrimp and basil pesto pasta hot, topped with grated parmesan cheese.
