Shrimp and Pasta with Creamy Pesto Sauce
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- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
12 ounces dried penne pasta1 pound frozen cooked shrimp (35 to 40 per lb.), thawed (see note above)1/2 cup prepared pesto1/4 cup whipping cream1/4 cup fat-skimmed chicken broth3 tablespoons chopped drained oil-packed dried tomatoesSalt and pepper
1. In a 4- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring about 3 quarts water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender to bite, 7 to 12 minutes. Drain and return to pan.
2. Add shrimp, pesto, cream, broth, and dried tomatoes to pasta; stir over medium heat until hot and evenly incorporated, 2 to 3 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour into serving dish or divide among individual bowls.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user COCOINAUSTIN.
2. Add shrimp, pesto, cream, broth, and dried tomatoes to pasta; stir over medium heat until hot and evenly incorporated, 2 to 3 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour into serving dish or divide among individual bowls.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user COCOINAUSTIN.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 338.6
- Total Fat: 7.6 g
- Cholesterol: 121.6 mg
- Sodium: 210.7 mg
- Total Carbs: 49.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.8 g
- Protein: 23.5 g
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