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Shrimp and Pesto Pasta Toss

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Okay, I'm going to have to just fold and let Fall take over but just one last summer post…maybe? I'm obsessed with this shrimp & pesto pasta dish and I have made it like five times…I know, I know, I should have shared it with you earlier. I think I'm about to go make it again today! Because this weekend, I cut my basil plants back again and harvested this…

Giant Basil Leaf

can you believe this? It was like 4.5 or 5 inches. I wish I had measured it!

Plant Food

On a whim, I bought this bag of Peggy Green plant food at Whole Foods a few months back and have been using it on my plants and on the back, it promises 6-inch basil leaves. Seriously, this stuff is amazing but you know it stinks so the dogs crave it. Just a little warning for you! haha

Freezing Pesto

And this amazing ice cube tray, I picked up at Marshalls this past weekend. Going to use it for regular ice cubes but first…

Freezing Pesto

to freeze my pesto! I recently posted my recipe for homemade basil pesto and a video too, so check that out if you haven't already!

Shrimp and Pesto Pasta Toss from thelittlekitchen.net

Cook the pasta and then work on your other ingredients. After cleaning and deveining the shrimp, wipe them dry with a paper towel.

Shrimp and Pesto Pasta Toss from thelittlekitchen.net

Then, cook the shrimp and tomatoes in butter and olive oil.

Shrimp and Pesto Pasta Toss from thelittlekitchen.net

It only takes a few minutes to cook.

Shrimp and Pesto Pasta Toss from thelittlekitchen.net

You will make this and I know you will love this dish! It's easy, literally takes only a few minutes to put together if you have the pesto already made. I eat it all myself and it reheats well too!

I'm a big baby…but I'm starting to come to grips with summer going away.

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Shrimp and Pesto Pasta Toss Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound pasta twists or corkscrew, cooked according to package instructions
  • 1 pound frozen shrimp defrosted, cleaned and deveined
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 1 Tablespoon salted butter
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup store bought or homemade pesto
  • Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Pat shrimp dry using clean paper towels. Add olive oil and butter to a non-stick or cast iron skillet set to medium high heat. After the butter has melted, add add shrimp and tomatoes. Cook until shrimp is thoroughly cooked, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add cooked pasta, shrimp and tomatoes to a large bowl. Mix together. Add pesto and toss until combined. Top with grated parmesan cheese and serve immediately.
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Categories: Main Dishes, Pasta, Recipes, Seafood Tags: Basil, olive oil, parmesan cheese, pasta, pesto, shrimp Posted: September 10, 2013 Updated: February 8, 2022

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    1. Sommer @ ASpicyPerspective says

      September 17, 2013 at 8:27 am

      Mmmmm…love fresh pesto! This pasta dish looks delicious – and i seriously cannot believe the size of that basil leaf! Gonna have to get me some of that plant food! 🙂

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    2. Shaina says

      September 16, 2013 at 10:22 pm

      I looooove making my own pesto! Freezing cubes of pesto is genius!!! What an amazing idea! I’ve got to do this the next time I make some

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    3. Christine (Cook the Story) says

      September 16, 2013 at 9:40 am

      I don’t have any trouble letting go of summer. In fact, I wish it was cooler and more fall-like already. I’m still not used to Florida. Oh well. I love this dish. So quick and simple yet bursting with flavor. Yum!

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