Barilla® Pesto and Pepper Pasta Bowl
Barilla® Pesto and Pepper Pasta Bowl
29 minutes total / Calories 433
- Chicken
- Classic Blue Box
- Dairy/Cream
- Easy
- Gatherings
- Long
- Pesto Sauce
- Protein
- Seafood
- Shrimp
- Spring Recipes
- Summer Recipes
- Under 30 Minutes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
Made with Barilla® Classic Angel Hair pasta
Ingredients
Serves 8
| 1 | Box Barilla® Angel Hair |
| 1 | Jar Barilla® Rustic Basil Pesto |
| 12 | Ounces fresh large shrimp in shells |
| 2/3 | Cup Chicken Broth |
| 2 | Cups frozen peas |
| 1 | Medium yellow sweet pepper, chopped |
| 1/4 | Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper |
| 1/4 | Cup Asiago cheese shards (about 1 ounce) |
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
Peel and devein shrimp. Rinse, and pat dry with paper towels.
Step 2
In a large pot bring 4 to 6 quarts of water to a rolling boil; add salt to taste and pasta; stir gently.
Step 3
Cook pasta according to package directions; remove from heat and drain well.
Step 4
Meanwhile, in a large skillet bring chicken broth to a simmer, stir in shrimp, peas, and pepper and simmer until shrimp are opaque and pepper is tender (about 3 minutes). Add pesto; heat through. Add pasta; stir gently to combine.
Step 5
Serve topped with crushed red pepper, additional pesto, and Asiago cheese.
Step 6
Customize it: Instead of shrimp try thinly sliced precooked chicken; try chickpeas instead of peas; or add broccoli or snap peas to the mix.
Angel Hair
ANGELICALLY THIN PASTA WITH HEAVENLY FLAVOR
Angel Hair pasta, also known as capellini, or "fine hair," is the perfect choice when you want to pair a light, refined sauce with a delicate cut of thin pasta. Lovers of thin spaghetti rejoice!
Barilla® Angel Hair is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.
- Shape Long en-ca/fr-ca
- Cook time 4–5 mins
- Pack size 16 oz.
- Range Classic Blue Box