Description
A delightful pasta dish featuring shrimp and mushrooms, tossed in a creamy pesto sauce, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Start by cooking the pasta according to the package instructions. Once it’s al dente, drain it and set it aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook them until they turn tender, which should take about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Toss in the shrimp and cook until they turn pink and opaque—approximately another 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir in the pesto sauce and the cooked pasta. Mix everything well until it’s all evenly coated. Don’t forget to season it with salt and pepper to taste!
- Serve it up hot, topped with a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Notes
Pair with a fresh side salad or garlic bread for a complete meal. Garnish with fresh basil or a drizzle of olive oil for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauteing and Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Pasta, Shrimp, Pesto, Mushroom, Quick Dinner, Family Meal