Shrimp and Pesto Penne
with Toasted Walnuts- Crustacean/Crustacé
- Wheat
- Milk
- Tree nuts
This speedy pesto penne with shrimp comes together in a flash! Succulent shrimp cook so quickly, you'll have dinner on the table in no time.
Ingredients
285 g
Shrimp
(Contains: Crustacean/Crustacé)
170 g
Penne
(Contains: Wheat)
56 g
Yellow Onion
160 g
Tomato
1 tbsp
Garlic Puree
56 g
Baby Spinach
¼ cup
Parmesan Cheese, shredded
(Contains: Milk)
28 g
Walnuts, chopped
(Contains: Tree nuts)
¼ cup
Basil Pesto
(Contains: Milk)
Not included in your delivery
1 tbsp
Oil*
0.13 tsp
Salt*
0.13 tsp
Pepper*
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Before starting, wash and dry all produce. Add 10 cups water and 2 tsp salt to a large pot (use same for 4 ppl). Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Meanwhile, peel, then cut half the onion into 1/4-inch pieces (whole onion for 4 ppl). Cut tomatoes into 1/2-inch pieces.
Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat. When hot, add walnuts to the dry pan. Toast, stirring often, until golden, 4-5 min. (TIP: Keep an eye on them so they don't burn!) Transfer walnuts to a plate.
Meanwhile, add penne to the boiling water. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 10-12 min. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water (dbl for 4 ppl), then drain and return penne to the same pot, off heat. Add spinach and pesto to penne, then stir to combine. Cover to keep warm. Set aside.
Using a strainer, drain and rinse shrimp, then pat dry with paper towels. Heat the same pan (from step 2) over medium. When hot, add 1 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl), then onions. Cook, stirring often, until tender, 2-3 min. Add tomatoes, shrimp and garlic puree. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes soften and shrimp just turn pink, 4-5 min.** Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Add shrimp mixture and half the Parmesan to the pot with penne. (TIP: For a lighter sauce consistency, add reserved pasta water, 1-2 tbsp at a time, if desired!) Season with salt and pepper, to taste, then toss to combine.
Divide pesto shrimp penne between plates. Sprinkle walnuts and remaining Parmesan over top.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Many enjoyed the dish, praising the pesto and shrimp combination; some found it a bit bland and suggested adding lemon for brightness.
- Ease of prep: Customers appreciated how quick and easy this meal was to prepare, with clear instructions and simple steps.
- Suggestions: Consider adding more pesto for a stronger flavor; some preferred sun-dried tomatoes over fresh for more intensity.
- Leftovers: The dish reheats well, though a few noted the flavour was better when freshly made.
- Texture: Toasted walnuts added a pleasant crunch, though some found them unexpected with seafood.
