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Shrimp Pesto Penne

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

Serves:

6 Servings

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About the Recipe

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces penne pasta

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (21 to 25 count)

  • 1 (8 ounce) package sugar snap peas, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

  • 1 (8 ounce) container refrigerated prepared pesto

  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced

Preparation

Step 1


Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water when draining; set aside. 


Step 2


Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes, undisturbed. Add in snap peas and stir until shrimp are just becoming opaque. Stir in pesto and cooked pasta until well combined.


Step 3


Add 1 teaspoon of lemon zest and the juice of the lemon to the pasta and toss to combine. Add pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency. Serve immediately.






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