SHRIMP AND PENNE WITH SPRING HERB PESTO

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Using a premade pesto sauce makes creating this flavorful spring pasta a snap.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Coarse salt and ground pepper
3/4 pound penne rigate
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 pound snap peas (3 cups)
1/2 cup Spring Herb Pesto
4 ounces ricotta (1/2 cup)
Extra-virgin olive oil and grated Parmesan, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. In last 3 minutes of cooking, add shrimp and snap peas and cook until shrimp are opaque throughout and peas are bright green. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain pasta mixture and return to pot. Add pesto and toss to coat, adding enough pasta water to create a thin sauce that coats pasta. Top with ricotta. If desired, drizzle with oil and sprinkle with Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 691 g, Fat 25 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 5 g

Hammad Sajjad
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The pesto was a bit bland. I think I'll add more garlic and basil next time.


Sahadoth Hosen
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.


Babar G
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I'm not a huge fan of shrimp, but I loved this dish. The pesto was so good that it made the shrimp taste amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Aniket Das
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I always have some cooked shrimp in the fridge and I'm always looking for new ways to use them. This recipe is perfect!


Lukyamuzi David
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The pesto is so versatile and it's great on pasta, chicken, and fish.


Extra Neatro
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This is one of my favorite shrimp recipes. The pesto is so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Takulah akewusola
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I love this recipe! The pesto is so flavorful and the shrimp are always cooked perfectly.


Lila Shrestha
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This dish is now a regular in my meal rotation. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Ben Oberholzer
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I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the pesto and the shrimp were cooked perfectly.


Asinate Dranivesi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. The pesto was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly.


Kingsley Cletus
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I loved this dish. The pesto was so good that it made the shrimp taste amazing.


Nabibax Mari
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This dish was a hit with my family. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the pesto was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


ishfaq Mughal
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Loved this recipe! The pesto was so flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. Will definitely make this again.


mohamed Barakat
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This dish was easy to make and it turned out great! The pesto was delicious and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Palpa Tensen
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I'm not a huge fan of shrimp, but I loved this dish. The pesto was so good that it made the shrimp taste amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


musa armani
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I had some cooked shrimp in the fridge and I wasn't sure what to do with them. I found this recipe and it was perfect! The shrimp were delicious and the pesto was so flavorful.


Shiva Magar
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pesto is so easy to make and it's so versatile. I've used it on pasta, chicken, and even fish. It's always delicious.


Dany Danyal
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This shrimp and penne with spring herb pesto was a hit! The pesto was flavorful and bright, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I loved the addition of fresh herbs, which really took the dish to the next level.