Shrimp and Pesto Penne
with Parmesan and Spinach- Shrimp
- Wheat
- Milk
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: Shrimp)
227 g
Fresh Penne
(Contains: Wheat)
56 g
Onion, chopped
160 g
Tomato
2 unit
Garlic, cloves
56 g
Baby Spinach
¼ cup
Parmesan Cheese, shredded
(Contains: Milk)
½ 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, cut tomatoes into 1/2-inch pieces. Peel, then mince or grate garlic.
Using a strainer, drain and rinse shrimp, then pat dry with paper towels. Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add 1 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl), then onions and tomatoes. Cook, stirring often, until tender, 3-4 min. Add shrimp and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp just turn pink, 2-3 min.** Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Meanwhile, add penne to the boiling water. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 2-3 min. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water (dbl for 4 ppl), then drain and return penne to the same pot, off heat. Add pesto to penne, then stir to coat. Cover to keep warm. Set aside.
Add shrimp and veggies, spinach, reserved pasta water and half the Parmesan to the pot with penne. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, then stir until spinach wilts, 1 min.
Divide shrimp and pesto penne between plates. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan over top.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Many enjoyed the dish, but some found it bland; several suggested adding lemon juice or chili flakes for more flavor.
- Ease of prep: Quick and easy to prepare, with most customers appreciating the simplicity and speed of cooking.
- Suggestions: Consider using less pasta water to avoid a watery sauce; add more garlic or Parmesan for extra flavor.
- Portions: Some found the pasta portion a bit small for two people; others appreciated the generous amount of shrimp.
- Texture: Cook spinach with shrimp instead of adding at the end to ensure it wilts properly.
