Dinner for 4

Shrimp Pesto Pasta with fresh herbs (cilantro

Name: Shrimp Pesto Pasta with fresh herbs (cilantro
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 9 oz spaghetti or linguine; 1 lb large shrimp; 3 1/4 cups basil pesto; 1/2 lemon; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 clove garlic; 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional); 2 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; salt (optional); 3 cups basil leaves; 3 tbsp pine nuts; 1 1/2 cloves garlic; 2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese; 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; salt (optional)

$17.96for 430 minServes 4

Garlic shrimp and pasta are tossed with fresh basil pesto, lemon, Parmesan, and red pepper for a quick skillet dinner.

Shrimp Pesto Pasta with fresh herbs (cilantro with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Pasta, 9 oz$0.10/oz typical	9 oz	$0.90Typical price
	Shrimp, 1 lb$7.99/lb typical	1 lb	$7.99Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 3.25$1.49 each typical	3.25	$4.66Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 0.5$0.60 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.19Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, 0.75 oz$0.70/oz typical	0.75 oz	$0.59Typical price
	Parmesan, 2.25 oz$0.55/oz typical	2.25 oz	$1.28Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$17.96

Swaps

Swap shrimp for white fish (tilapiaabout $1.00/lb less at typical prices
Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

Italian Family Dinners

Typical price

$4.49 per serving$17.96 for 4

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Ingredients

9 oz spaghetti or linguine
1 lb large shrimp
3 1/4 cups basil pesto
1/2 lemon
2 tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
2 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
salt (optional)
3 cups basil leaves
3 tbsp pine nuts
1 1/2 cloves garlic
2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt (optional)

Steps

Boil a large pot of salted water, then cook the pasta for 8 to 10 minutes until tender.
Blend the basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan, 3/4 cup olive oil, and salt into pesto.
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the garlic, red pepper, and shrimp for 4 to 6 minutes until the shrimp reach 145 F and flake easily.
Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
Toss the pasta with pesto, lemon juice, and cooked shrimp, adding water if needed to loosen the sauce.

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