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TSuzanne's Shrimp Penne Pasta With Basil Pesto is for Dinner.

TSuzanne's Shrimp Penne Pasta With Basil Pesto takes 10 minutes to prepare.

TSuzanne's Shrimp Penne Pasta With Basil Pesto takes 15 minutes to cook.

TSuzanne's Shrimp Penne Pasta With Basil Pesto makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for TSuzanne's Shrimp Penne Pasta With Basil Pesto are:

A dozen raw (or frozen uncooked) shrimp
Sliced fresh mushrooms - 1 cup
Raw Onions, sliced - 1 cup (I like to use green onions, both for the flavour and the colour)
Pure Olive Oil (or Extra Virgin) - 1 tbsp
A dash of Pepper (I prefer fresh ground pepper)
Classico Basil Pesto - 2 tbsp. (or to taste)
Pureed (or fresh crushed) Garlic - 2 tsp.
Juice from a freshly squeezed Lemon - approx. 1 tbsp
Barilla Penne Rigate (uncooked) - 300 grams
A dash of salt (for the pasta)

Here is how you make TSuzanne's Shrimp Penne Pasta With Basil Pesto:

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and add in the pasta. Cook until al dente (or to taste).Meanwhile, sautee mushrooms and green onion in garlic and olive oil over medium heat for approximately five minutes. Add raw shrimp to mushrooms and onions and sautee. Add a dash of fresh lemon juice and a dash of freshly ground pepper. Continue to sautee until the shrimp is pink and curled. Mix sauteed shrimp, mushrooms and onions in a large bowl with pasta and Pesto sauce. For extra flavour, add a dash of fresh grated parmesan cheese and toss.Enjoy!Makes approximately 6 1-cup servings.Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TSUZANNE.

The nutritional information for TSuzanne's Shrimp Penne Pasta With Basil Pesto is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 280.2

• Total Fat: 4.5 g
• Cholesterol: 21.9 mg
• Sodium: 129.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 49.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.8 g
• Protein: 11.1 g

TSuzanne's Shrimp Penne Pasta With Basil Pesto is Italian cuisine.