One-Pot Shrimp Pesto Pasta

Name: One-Pot Shrimp Pesto Pasta
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 cups hot water; 1 pound farfalle (bow-tie pasta); 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups fresh broccoli florets, cut into small pieces; 1 pound peeled-and-deveined U25 shrimp; 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; ⅓ cup prepared pesto sauce , plus more for garnish; ½ cup (½-inch) mozzarella cheese cubes

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Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy pasta is going to become your new go-to dinner for busy weeknights. The farfalle, broccoli and shrimp are all cooked in the same pot, making for super easy cleanup. The seasoned cooking water gets absorbed into the pasta and vegetables, infusing each ingredient with flavor and moisture. The pasta, shrimp and vegetables are tossed together with a little olive oil, prepared pesto and creamy mozzarella cheese. Sliced cherry tomatoes add a pop of color and acidity, as well as adding heart-healthy nutrients to the dish. Buon appetito!

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Directions

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Cooking the shrimp, pasta and broccoli together in one pot means that the flavors will meld together and be well-seasoned. Vegetarian? Omit the shrimp, and double the amount of broccoli and/or cherry tomatoes. You could also try cubed chicken pieces instead of shrimp—simply add with the broccoli and cook until no longer pink in the center.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 599 calories; 27g fat; 48.4g carbohydrates; 41g protein; 255mg cholesterol; 2370mg sodium.

Full nutrition

Amount Per Serving
Calories 599		Calories from Fat 245
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27g		42%
	Saturated Fat 6g	30%
	Trans Fat 0.1g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 4.5g
	Monounsaturated Fat 14.6g
Cholesterol 255mg		85%
Sodium 2370mg		99%
Total Carbohydrate 48.4g		16%
	Dietary Fiber 6g	24%
	Sugars 4.0g
Protein 41g

Vitamin A 49%		Vitamin C 104%
Calcium 22%		Iron 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

		Calories:	2,000	2,500
Total Fat		Less than	65g	80g
	Saturated Fat	Less than	20g	25g
Cholesterol		Less than	300mg	300 mg
Sodium		Less than	2,400mg	2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate			300g	375g
	Dietary Fiber		25g	30g

Calories per gram:

Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4

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Ready In 30 Pasta Italian One Pot Or Pan Dinner Weeknight Farfalle Shrimp

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Caro Hodgin says:

so easy and delish. the water boils right off when you leave the lid off, such a cool hack to making a one pot pasta!

Sam Dalton says:

I'm a huge fan of pesto, so I'm a little biased. However, what makes this recipe great is that it's well rounded with shrimp, broccoli, and tomatoes all in one pot. I also really like the garlicky flavor, which isn't too overwhelming in this dish. It's so easy to make, it will definitely be a part of my weekly rotation.

Jessica Scott says:

There are so many ways to use pesto and this is one really good example. I made this recipe on a Monday night and it took less than 30 minutes, incredible! Next time I will probably use angel hair pasta, just because I prefer that one over farfalle, but overall, delicious!

Leah M says:

I've made this recipe a bunch of times, but never with shrimp! Always with chicken, which can get old and boring fast. The only thing I changed is I didn't add any mozzarella cheese. It was fine without it. This dish cooks very quickly, which is awesome.

Erica Schaefer says:

I made this but with zoodles for a lighter, low carb alternative. I also found a basil pesto recipe on this site, which paired perfectly with this dish.