Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 10 ounces dry spaghetti (can also use linguine or fettuccine)
  • 3/4 cup basil pesto
  • 1 pound medium to large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning ((or equal parts garlic powder dried basil and dried oregano))
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • Optional garnish: chopped parsley

Instruction

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions.
  • While the pasta is cooking, prepare the shrimp.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan over high heat. Add the shrimp and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
  • Cook for 2-4 minutes or until shrimp are just pink and opaque. Turn off the heat.
  • Drain the pasta and add it to the pan with the shrimp. Stir in the pesto.
  • Add the cherry tomatoes and parmesan cheese to the pan. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.