Chitarra Gamberi E Pesto Recipe
Shrimp ~ Zucchini ~ Genovese Pesto
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti alla chitarra and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water and then drain the pasta.
- 2
Sauté the Shrimp and Zucchini
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced zucchini and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until slightly tender. Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes.
- 3
Combine with Pesto
Once the shrimp are cooked, add the drained pasta to the skillet along with the Genovese pesto. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to reach desired sauce consistency. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 4
Serve
Plate the pasta and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately.