One Pot Pesto Pasta With Oven Baked Shrimp Recipes

ONE-POT SHRIMP PESTO PASTA

Steps:

• In a food processor, add Fresh Baby Spinach (4 cup), Fresh Basil Leaf (2 cup), Garlic (3 clove), Walnut (1/2 cup), Parmesan Cheese (1/2 cup), and Kosher Salt (1/2 teaspoon). Process pesto by pulsing 5 to 7 times to help break down the leaves and garlic.
• Turn the food processor to low speed. As it's running, slowly drizzle in Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (1/2 cup) until smooth with some smaller pieces remaining, about 10 seconds from start to finish. Season to taste with salt. Transfer pesto to a small bowl and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, combine Shrimp (1 pound), Kosher Salt (1/2 teaspoon), and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 teaspoon).
• Heat a large high sided skillet or dutch oven over medium heat. Add Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (1 tablespoon). Once hot, add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook shrimp until it is opaque and pink in color, about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer shrimp to a clean plate.
• Add Penne Pasta (8 ounce) and Vegetable Stock (4 cup) to the pot. Bring the liquid to a boil over high heat. Cook and frequently stir until the pasta is tender, and only a small amount of the liquid remains to make a light sauce, about 15 to 17 minutes. Turn off the heat.
• Add ½ cup of the pesto sauce and gently stir to combine with the pasta. Add more to taste, or save to use for another dish. Add shrimp back to the pan, toss to combine.
• Add the Cherry Tomato (1 cup) evenly over the pasta, and garnish with additional basil leaves, chopped walnuts, and parmesan cheese if desired. Portion out the shrimp pesto pasta into bowls and serve immediately.

ONE POT PESTO PASTA (WITH OVEN BAKED SHRIMP)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a large bowl add thawed shrimp. Add olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, chili powder, and garlic. Toss until all the shrimp is coated.
• In a large sheet pan add shrimp in a single layer. Bake for 10-13 minutes or until cooked through (pink and opaque). Set aside.
• Pour the pasta shells (or pasta of your choice) into a deep (4.5 qt) pot.
• Add the cherry tomatoes, salt, pepper, oregano and thyme. Pour the broth over these ingredients and bring the liquid up to a boil over medium high heat.
• Cook the pasta for 9-11 minutes, or until the texture of the shells reaches al dente.
• Next, turn off the heat and add a heaping spoonful of pesto, heavy cream and spinach. Mix everything together while the pot is still hot - this will allow the spinach to naturally wilt without getting too soggy.
• Serve immediately in your favorite pasta bowl. Top with shrimp.

BAKED SHRIMP PESTO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Arrange the shrimp in a shallow baking dish large enough for the shrimp to make just one layer, or divide them evenly among four individual baking dishes.
• Combine the remaining ingredients (except bread) in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour this pesto mixture over the shrimp.
• Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until shrimp are just firm. Serve the shrimp with crusty bread. You can prepare this dish up to 8 hours ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake.

ONE PAN PASTA WITH CREAMY SHRIMP AND PESTO SAUCE

Steps:

• In a 4- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring about 3 quarts water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender to bite, 7 to 12 minutes. Drain and return to pan.
• Add shrimp, pesto, cream, broth, and dried tomatoes to pasta; stir over medium heat until hot and evenly incorporated, 2 to 3 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.