Easy Shrimp Pesto Linguine Recipe

Ingredients

• 10 oz (300 g) dried linguine
• 3/4 cup (180 ml) basil pesto sauce
• 1 pound (480 g) medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Italian seasoning
• salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) grated Parmesan cheese
• chopped fresh parsley, to garnish

Instructions

Cook linguine according to package instruction.

Meanwhile, cook shrimp. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp to the hot oil, then sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-4 minutes or until shrimp are pink and opaque. Turn off the heat. Using a colander, drain the linguine and add to the pan with cooked shrimp. Toss well.

Stir in the basil pesto sauce. Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese. Serve hot.