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

Hajjat Hajat
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This was a delicious and impressive dish! It was perfect for a special occasion. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Shaun M. Van Horn
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This was a great weeknight meal! It was quick and easy to make and the whole family loved it. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


jesse shelley
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This was an easy and delicious recipe! The pesto was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Jessica Sampson
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This was a great recipe! The shrimp and pesto were cooked perfectly and the pasta was al dente. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood and pasta.


Irene Mensah
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I used too much honey in the pesto. Otherwise, it was a good recipe and the shrimp were cooked perfectly.


Macalin Xasan
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I used too much red pepper flakes in the pesto. Otherwise, it was a good recipe and the shrimp were cooked perfectly.


Thank God
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I made this dish for my kids and they loved it! They especially liked the pesto. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone with kids.


MD SHEBUL AHMED SUJON
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This dish was a bit too oily for my taste. I think I used too much olive oil in the pesto. Otherwise, it was a good recipe and the shrimp were cooked perfectly.


Iffi Butt
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The pesto was a bit bland. I think I should have used more herbs. Otherwise, the dish was good and the shrimp were cooked perfectly.


Shani shaha
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I used too much salt in the pesto. Otherwise, it was a good recipe and the shrimp were cooked perfectly.


sumpa
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the flavor of the pesto and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe for a special occasion.


Zibusiso Cilo
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This was a quick and easy weeknight meal that was also delicious. I used store-bought pesto to save time, and it still turned out great. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the pasta was al dente. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Hh Bb
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The shrimp were tender and juicy, the pesto was creamy and flavorful, and the penne was cooked al dente. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood and pasta.


Bikila Tadele
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This shrimp and penne with spring herb pesto was a hit with my family! The pesto was flavorful and bright, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.