Shrimp and Pasta with Creamy Pesto Sauce

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • 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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Introduction

Nancy Stringer uses frozen cooked shrimp and prepared pesto for this easy-to-assemble dish. To thaw shrimp quickly, place under cold running water for 5 minutes. Nancy Stringer uses frozen cooked shrimp and prepared pesto for this easy-to-assemble dish. To thaw shrimp quickly, place under cold running water for 5 minutes.
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    12 ounces dried penne pasta
    1 pound frozen cooked shrimp (35 to 40 per lb.), thawed (see note above)
    1/2 cup prepared pesto
    1/4 cup whipping cream
    1/4 cup fat-skimmed chicken broth
    3 tablespoons chopped drained oil-packed dried tomatoes
    Salt and pepper

Directions

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

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TAGS:  Fish | Dinner | Fish Dinner |