Recipe of Shrimp Basil Pesto Pasta

Shrimp Pasta With Tomato Basil Sauce

From sides to appetizers, pesto is a versatile sauce that is easily enjoyed in or on many different dishes, not just pasta.

Recipe Summary Shrimp Pasta With Tomato Basil Sauce

A lovely blend of shrimp, mushrooms, and a light tomato basil sauce.

Ingredients | Shrimp Basil Pesto Pasta

1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

1 pinch Italian seasoning, or to taste

salt and ground black pepper to taste

2 large tomatoes, chopped

1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

⅓ cup red wine (Optional)

1 teaspoon lemon juice

30 cooked shrimp, shelled and deveined

1 ½ cups chopped fresh mushrooms

1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until tender, about 5 minutes. Season with basil, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir in fresh tomatoes and canned tomatoes; simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Add red wine and lemon juice; simmer for 5 minutes more. Stir shrimp and mushrooms into tomato mixture; cook and stir until mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes.

Serve sauce over linguine and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

If desired, mix 2 teaspoons flour with about 1/3 cup hot tomato mixture in a separate container and then add to thicken sauce.

Info | Shrimp Basil Pesto Pasta

prep: 20 mins cook: 35 mins total: 55 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings

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