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Shrimp Pasta with Dill Pesto

A delightful dish of tender shrimp on a bed of pasta, tossed with creamy dill pesto and sweet roasted cherry tomatoes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Shrimp
  • 12 oz pasta (spaghetti or linguine) Choose your preferred type of pasta.
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined Fresh shrimp recommended.
Dill Pesto
  • 1 cup fresh dill, packed Use fresh dill for best flavor.
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated Divided into two portions.
  • ½ cup olive oil Used in pesto and for cooking.
Roasted Tomatoes
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved Sweet variety preferred.
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Add more or less depending on taste.
  • to taste salt Adjust based on preference.
  • to taste pepper Adjust based on preference.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, toss the halved cherry tomatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them out on a baking sheet and roast for about 15-20 minutes or until caramelized.
Cooking
  1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta but reserve a cup of pasta water.
  2. In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Then add the shrimp and cook for about 4-5 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Season with salt and pepper.
Assembly
  1. In a food processor, combine the fresh dill, half of the grated Parmesan, and a splash of olive oil. Blend until smooth, adjusting with pasta water if too thick.
  2. Add drained pasta to the skillet with shrimp, stir in the dill pesto and roasted tomatoes. Use reserved pasta water to loosen if necessary.
  3. Turn off heat and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Serve hot.

Notes

Consider substitutions like whole wheat or gluten-free pasta, or chicken and tofu for variations. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.