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Shrimp and Pesto Pasta
Shrimp and Pesto Pasta
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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces (½ of 16-ounce box) Dierbergs spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons Dierbergs extra virgin olive oil (divided)
  • 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
  • 1 pound medium (31 to 40 count) shrimp, peeled and deveined leaving tails intact
  • ½ cup Classic Basil Pesto

Directions

Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water. Drain pasta; return pasta to pot.

 

Add Classic Basil Pesto; toss until well mixed, adding reserved pasta water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached. Set aside.

 

In large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add breadcrumbs; cook stirring frequently until light golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes. Set aside.

 

In same skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook stirring occasionally until pink and opaque, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir shrimp into pasta.

 

Transfer pasta and shrimp to serving platter. Top with toasted breadcrumbs.

Nutrition Information

Servings: 4
Serving Size: Per Serving

Per Serving
Calories: 540
Cholesterol: N/A
Fat: 30 g
Sodium: 408 mg
Carbohydrates: 50 g
Protein: 18 g
Fiber:
Saturated Fat: N/A
Kitchen View

Shrimp and Pesto Pasta

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces (½ of 16-ounce box) Dierbergs spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons Dierbergs extra virgin olive oil (divided)
  • 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
  • 1 pound medium (31 to 40 count) shrimp, peeled and deveined leaving tails intact
  • ½ cup Classic Basil Pesto

Directions

Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water. Drain pasta; return pasta to pot.

 

Add Classic Basil Pesto; toss until well mixed, adding reserved pasta water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached. Set aside.

 

In large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add breadcrumbs; cook stirring frequently until light golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes. Set aside.

 

In same skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook stirring occasionally until pink and opaque, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir shrimp into pasta.

 

Transfer pasta and shrimp to serving platter. Top with toasted breadcrumbs.

Nutrition Information

Servings: 4
Serving Size: Per Serving

Per Serving
Calories: 540
Cholesterol: N/A
Fat: 30 g
Sodium: 408 mg
Carbohydrates: 50 g
Protein: 18 g
Fiber:
Saturated Fat: N/A