Pesto Shrimp Mushroom Pasta
Experience the delight of Pesto Shrimp Mushroom Pasta—a flavorful blend that’s easy to make! Try it today for an unforgettable meal!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti or your favorite pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by cooking the pasta: Boil water in a large pot, add salt, and cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook for about 4 minutes until softened.
- Toss in the shrimp; season with salt and pepper. Cook until shrimp turn opaque (about 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in the basil pesto and reserved pasta water until creamy, then add lemon juice before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
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