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Tortellini with Shrimp and Pesto

If you love shrimp, you'll love creating this tantalizing dish: tortellini with succulent shrimp and aromatic pesto. My step-by-step instructions will show you how to combine tender tortellini, plump shrimp, and vibrant homemade pesto. With these harmonious flavors and simple cooking techniques, this recipe is sure to become a favorite for both casual dinners and special occasions. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this delicious and satisfying seafood meal!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients
  

  • 1 C fresh basil leaves packed full
  • 1 large clove garlic
  • ½ C parmesan or pecorino romano
  • ¼ walnuts
  • Kosher salt
  • Extra virgin olive oil

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing or serving bowl, place approximately ½ C of pesto.
  2. Then, cook the pasta to the package directions (in heavily salted water) or just a few minutes shy…so al dente.
  3. Using a spider, take the pasta out of the water and add to the pesto.
  4. Now, put the shrimp in the same boiling water used to cook the pasta. The shrimp will only take 2 ½ to 3 minutes to cook.
  5. Take the shrimp out using the spider and add to your tortellini and mix.
  6. I tend to like a lot of pesto, so I start with a ½ C and go from there. You can add a little extra virgin olive oil to loosen it up, if necessary. Enjoy!

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