Pistachio Pesto and Shrimp Pasta

by: Maude Bélanger (équipe nutrition)

  • Preparation 15 min
  • Cooking 20 min
  • Portions 6 pers.

Ingredients needed

  • 1 pack (approx. 340 g) protein pasta (such as Catelli Protein+)

  • 15 ml (1 tbsp) Favuzzi Moderate Extra Virgin Olive Oil

  • 340 g peeled and deveined shrimp (16-20/lb)

  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced

  • 250 ml dry white wine

  • 85 g (½ jar) Favuzzi pistachio pesto

  • 125 ml candied Favuzzi tomatoes, chopped

  • 142 g fresh baby spinach

  • 10 basil leaves, chiffonade

  • Juice of ½ lemon (approx. 30 ml / 2 tbsp)

  • 60 ml (¼ cup) shelled pistachios, chopped

 

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Steps of preparation

 

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 125 ml of pasta water, then drain and set aside.

  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.

  3. Add minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.

  4. Deglaze with white wine and simmer 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.

  5. Stir in pistachio pesto and sundried tomatoes. Add reserved pasta water and stir until sauce is smooth and creamy.

  6. Add cooked pasta, spinach, and basil. Toss gently until spinach wilts.

  7. Return shrimp to skillet and add lemon juice. Adjust seasoning if needed.

  8. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped pistachios for crunch and presentation.

 

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