PESTO SHRIMP PRIMAVERA

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This is a simple dish. If you use the already made pesto in the refrigerated section, people will think you worked forever to make this. I can not eat this-I'm allergic to seafood--but my family tells me it's wonderful (I hate them).

Provided by southern chef in lo

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (1 lb) package penne pasta, cooked according to the package
1 (7 ounce) container of refrigerated pesto sauce, divided (or make one if you like)
1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1 orange bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1 small red onion, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 zucchini, quartered lengthwise and slice about 2 cups
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and divined
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Toss the hot penne pasta with 3 tablespoons of pesto sauce. Put pasta on large platter and cover to keep warm.
  • Over medium high heat, cook the peppers and onion in oil 8 minutes. Add the zucchini, shrimp and salt; cook for 8 more minutes or until the shrimp are opaque, stirring frequently.
  • Top the pasta with mixture; add the remaining pesto and toss.

Muhammad Hashim Sh
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The pesto sauce is so flavorful and the shrimp is always cooked perfectly.


Johnny Do
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This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover shrimp.


SyedMuhammadAffan 786
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I love that this dish is so versatile. You can use any type of vegetables that you like and you can also adjust the amount of pesto sauce to your liking.


Kalel Oliviere
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The pesto sauce is a great way to hide the vegetables and the shrimp is a fun and tasty way to get them to eat protein.


Callum Bell
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the pesto sauce and the shrimp was cooked perfectly.


Akskay Khan
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. It's also a healthy and delicious meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner.


Ahsan Adnan
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Jomana Ehab
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were still slightly crunchy. The pesto sauce was flavorful and creamy.


Kopano Phasha
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pesto sauce is so easy to make and it really elevates the dish.


Miles Wold
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This dish was a hit with my family! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the pesto sauce was flavorful and creamy. The vegetables were also cooked to perfection and still had a nice crunch to them.