SHRIMP, PEAS AND PESTO PASTA

Shrimp, Peas and Pesto Pasta image

Five ingredients from the refrigerated and freezer sections are all you need for this so-easy entrée, complete in 20 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 package (9 oz) refrigerated linguine
1 lb uncooked medium shrimp (thawed if frozen), peeled (tail shells removed), deveined
1 container (7 oz) refrigerated basil pesto
2 cups frozen sweet peas (from 12-oz bag), thawed
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz)

Steps:

Cook linguine as directed on package. Drain, reserving 1/3 cup of the cooking water. Rinse linguine with hot water; cover to keep warm.
Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook shrimp with 1 tablespoon of the pesto over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until shrimp are pink. Add peas; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Stir remaining pesto and 1/3 cup reserved cooking water into linguine; toss with shrimp and peas. Spoon into 4 bowls; top each with 1 tablespoon cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 175 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 5 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 870 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g