Category, DifficultyBeginner
Spicy Shrimp & Pesto
Yields1 Serving
Prep Time15 minsCook Time1 hr 5 minsTotal Time1 hr 20 mins
 1 package Zallie's Fresh Kitchen spaghetti pasta
 1 jar Creamy Genovese Pesto
 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
 1 pt multi-color cherry tomatoes, halved
  cup yellow onion, chopped
 2 tsp red pepper flakes
 1 lb 16/20 ct. peeled/deveined shrimp
 ½ cup white wine
 1 tbsp Italian parsley, chopped
 ½ cup Romano cheese, grated
 Sea salt to taste
 Black pepper to taste
1

Preheat oven to 250° F. Place tomatoes on a sheet tray and drizzle with a tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 hour.

2

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta reserving 1 cup pasta cooking water. 

3

Meanwhile in a skillet sauté onion with remaining olive oil until translucent and thoroughly cooked, about 4 minutes. 

4

Stir in shrimp, red pepper flakes, and brown well over high heat. Deglaze with wine and reduce to half.

5

Combine pesto and pasta then add shrimp mixture, cook over high heat. Add reserved water to desired consistency. 

 

6

Remove from the heat, garnish with cheese, tomatoes, and parsley before serving.

Ingredients

 1 package Zallie's Fresh Kitchen spaghetti pasta
 1 jar Creamy Genovese Pesto
 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
 1 pt multi-color cherry tomatoes, halved
  cup yellow onion, chopped
 2 tsp red pepper flakes
 1 lb 16/20 ct. peeled/deveined shrimp
 ½ cup white wine
 1 tbsp Italian parsley, chopped
 ½ cup Romano cheese, grated
 Sea salt to taste
 Black pepper to taste
Spicy Shrimp & Pesto