Fresh Tomato Pesto Shrimp Pasta

By LHPollack

Ingredients

• 12oz box of pasta
• 4 oz pesto sauce
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup pasta water, reserved
• 1 lb fresh or frozen shrimp (thawed)
• Parmesan cheese for topping

Details

Servings 4
Cooking time 20mins
Adapted from supergluemom.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pot, bring water to boil and immediately cook pasta according to directions. Once cooked, remove from heat, reserve water and drain. Set aside.

When the pasta is nearly done, heat olive oil over medium heat on a large pan. Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes (or until they begin to pop and release their juices). Add pesto sauce, shrimp and ¼ cup pasta water. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring often, or until shrimp turns pink and are thoroughly cooked.

Add cooked pasta, gently fold red pesto sauce and shrimp until it’s evenly mixed.

Serve and top with grated parmesan.