Shrimp and Spinach Pesto Pasta Garlic Butter Shrimp with Spinach Pesto over Pasta Ingredients: 8 oz linguine or spaghetti 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined 3 cloves garlic, minced Salt and black pepper, to taste 2 cups baby spinach 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts or walnuts 1/3 cup olive oil (for pesto) Juice of 1/2 lemon Optional: red pepper flakes and extra Parmesan for topping Directions: Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside. In a food processor, combine spinach, basil, Parmesan, pine nuts, and lemon juice. Pulse while slowly drizzling in olive oil until smooth and creamy. Set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, season with salt, pepper, and garlic, and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Lower heat, add cooked pasta to the skillet with the shrimp. Pour in the pesto and toss to coat evenly, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to loosen the sauce if needed. Serve immediately, topped with extra Parmesan and red pepper flakes if desired. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes Kcal: 470 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #shrimppesto #spinachpesto #seafoodpasta #easyshrimpdishes #pastanight #weeknightdinnerideas #pestopasta #lowcarbhighflavor #shrimpandgreens #freshherbs #garlicbuttershrimp #homemadepesto #quickdinners #seafoodrecipes #spaghettinight #dinnerunder30 #comfortfoodrecipes #greenpasta #shrimplovers #pastarecipes You NEED to try this Shrimp and Spinach Pesto Pasta Creamy, herby, garlicky, and packed with flavor—ready in 25 minutes!

Chicken and Broccoli Pesto Pasta Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta with Homemade Basil Pesto Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips 1 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 3 cups broccoli florets 8 oz penne or farfalle pasta 1/2 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade) 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional) 2 cloves garlic, minced Juice of 1/2 lemon Fresh basil leaves, for garnish Directions: Cook pasta according to package directions. In the last 3 minutes of cooking, add broccoli florets to the pot. Drain and set aside. Season chicken strips with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside. In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Lower heat to medium and add pesto, cream, and red pepper flakes. Stir and simmer for 2–3 minutes. Return chicken to the skillet and stir in the cooked pasta and broccoli. Add Parmesan and lemon juice. Toss everything to coat in the sauce. Serve warm, topped with fresh basil and additional Parmesan if desired. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes Kcal: 520 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #chickenpesto #broccolipasta #pastarecipe #easyweeknightmeals #comfortfood #pestorecipes #greenpasta #healthycomfortfood #quickdinner #homemadepesto #chickenandbroccoli #pastadinner #onepotpasta #creamybasil #dinnerideas #pastaaddict #flavorfulmeals #familyfriendlydinner #pestochickenpasta #easypastadish This Chicken and Broccoli Pesto Pasta is pure dinner joy! Tender chicken, bright broccoli, and creamy pesto sauce wrapped around perfectly cooked pasta