Looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal that is also delicious? Look no further than this creamy pesto shrimp and mushroom pasta recipe! It's packed with flavor and can be made in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients:
- 8 oz. linguine pasta
- 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz. sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
To start, cook the linguine according to package instructions. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the shrimp are pink and the mushrooms are tender.
Next, add the garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute. Reduce the heat to medium and add the pesto, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Stir everything together until the sauce is creamy and well combined.
Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and add it to the skillet with the sauce. Toss everything together until the pasta is coated in the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.Serve the creamy pesto shrimp and mushroom pasta hot and enjoy!