One Pan Pasta with Creamy Shrimp and Pesto Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this One Pan Pasta with Creamy Shrimp and Pesto Sauce—a quick, flavorful meal that's as easy to make as it is impressive to serve. This recipe combines tender, garlic-infused shrimp, juicy cherry tomatoes, and perfectly cooked pasta, all bathed in a rich and velvety sauce made from heavy cream, pesto, and parmesan cheese. With just one pan and 30 minutes, you'll enjoy a restaurant-quality dish that minimizes cleanup while maximizing flavor. Garnished with fresh basil and a hint of optional red pepper flakes for a subtle kick, this versatile recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or an elegant dinner for two. Try this creamy shrimp pasta for a delightful fusion of convenience and indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 pound raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 8 ounces pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine)
- 3 cups chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat a large, deep skillet or sauté pan over medium heat. Add olive oil and butter, allowing the butter to melt.
Add the shrimp to the pan and season with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
In the same pan, add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant. Then add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing them to soften slightly.
Add the uncooked pasta to the pan and pour in the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover the pan and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Stir in the heavy cream, pesto, and grated parmesan cheese. Mix well until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
Return the cooked shrimp to the pan and toss to coat them in the sauce. Allow everything to heat through for 2-3 minutes.
Remove the pan from heat and garnish with fresh basil. Serve hot and enjoy your one-pan pasta with creamy shrimp and pesto sauce!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3118 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 216.8 g | 278% | |
| Saturated Fat | 96.6 g | 483% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1264 mg | 421% | |
| Sodium | 5882 mg | 256% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 97.0 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.8 g | ||
| Protein | 181.9 g | 364% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1894 mg | 146% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 2173 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
