Description
A flavorful Thai-inspired pasta dish with shrimp and basil pesto.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions.
- In a food processor, combine basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, and garlic.
- With the processor running, slowly add olive oil until smooth.
- Season the pesto with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, cook shrimp over medium heat until pink.
- Drain pasta and toss with pesto and shrimp.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use freshly made pesto for best flavor.
- You can substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu.
- Add cherry tomatoes for extra color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Thai Shrimp Basil Pesto Pasta, Shrimp Pasta, Basil Pesto