Name: Barilla® Pesto, Shrimp, and Squash Pasta
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 Jar Barilla® Rustic Basil Pesto; 1 Pound peeled and deveined shrimp; 1 Box Barilla® Penne; 1 Zucchini, sliced into thin rounds; 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 Cup, jarred roasted red sweet peppers, drained and cut into strips; ¼ Cup grated Parmesan cheese; 8 Fresh basil, sliced thin; 1 Yellow squash

Barilla^® Pesto, Shrimp, and Squash Pasta

40 minutes

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Made with Barilla^® Rustic Basil Pesto sauce

Ingredients

8 servings

1Jar Barilla^® Rustic Basil Pesto

1Pound peeled and deveined shrimp

1Box Barilla^® Penne

1Zucchini, sliced into thin rounds

1Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1Cup, jarred roasted red sweet peppers, drained and cut into strips

¼Cup grated Parmesan cheese

8Fresh basil, sliced thin

1Yellow squash

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Combine the shrimp with ¼ cup pesto; marinate for 20 minutes.

Step 2

Cook pasta according to package directions, drain.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; add the shrimp. Cook 4 to 6 minutes, turning halfway through, until opaque. Add drained pasta and squash.

Step 4

Stir in the rest of the pesto, the roasted peppers, and the ¼ cup Parmesan cheese. Stir gently to mix and heat through. Serve topped with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese shards.

Rustic Basil Pesto Sauce

Barilla Rustic Basil Pesto sauce is imported from Italy and made with high-quality ingredients like fragrant Italian basil and freshly grated Italian cheeses. It is a flavorful complement to a variety of dishes your whole family will enjoy. What is Pesto? Pesto is a sauce from Italy that traditionally consists of crushed garlic, pine nuts, salt, basil leaves and cheese such as Parmigiano-Reggiano. Barilla’s Rustic Basil Pesto is made in Italy with high-quality ingredients like with fragrant Italian basil and freshly grated Italian cheeses. What can you eat Pesto with? Pesto is a versatile sauce that is most commonly paired with pasta. However, Pesto can be used in a variety of different ways in the cooking process.

Pack size

6.5 oz.

Range

Pesto Sauce

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