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Shrimp and Pasta with Creamy Pesto Sauce is for Dinner.

Shrimp and Pasta with Creamy Pesto Sauce takes 5 minutes to prepare.

Shrimp and Pasta with Creamy Pesto Sauce takes 15 minutes to cook.

Shrimp and Pasta with Creamy Pesto Sauce makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Shrimp and Pasta with Creamy Pesto Sauce are:

12 ounces dried penne pasta
1 pound frozen cooked shrimp (35 to 40 per lb.), thawed (see note above)
1/2 cup prepared pesto
1/4 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup fat-skimmed chicken broth
3 tablespoons chopped drained oil-packed dried tomatoes
Salt and pepper

Here is how you make Shrimp and Pasta with Creamy Pesto Sauce:

1. In a 4- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring about 3 quarts water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender to bite, 7 to 12 minutes. Drain and return to pan.2. Add shrimp, pesto, cream, broth, and dried tomatoes to pasta; stir over medium heat until hot and evenly incorporated, 2 to 3 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour into serving dish or divide among individual bowls.Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user COCOINAUSTIN.

The nutritional information for Shrimp and Pasta with Creamy Pesto Sauce is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 338.6

• Total Fat: 7.6 g
• Cholesterol: 121.6 mg
• Sodium: 210.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 49.8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 6.8 g
• Protein: 23.5 g