Creamy Tomato Pesto Linguine with Grilled Shrimp
Creamy Tomato Pesto Linguine with Grilled Shrimp
25 minutes total
- Classic Blue Box
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Gatherings
- Pesto Sauce
- Seafood
- Shrimp
- Spring Recipes
- Summer Recipes
- Tomatoes
- Under 30 Minutes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
This pasta dish brings together rich flavor and fresh ingredients. Linguine is coated in Barilla® Creamy Tomato Pesto for a smooth, savory base. Grilled shrimp add a light, smoky touch. Fresh tomatoes and basil brighten every bite. The combination is both hearty and balanced. Warm pasta contrasts with the freshness of the toppings. It’s an easy dish that feels refined, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining.
Ingredients
Serves 6
| 1 | Box Barilla® Linguine Pasta |
| 1 | Jar Barilla® Creamy Tomato Pesto |
| 1 | Cup Campari Tomatoes, Diced, Divided |
| 1 | Pound Medium-Size Shrimp |
| 1 | Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil |
| ½ | Cup Basil, Sliced, Divided |
| To Taste | Salt & Black Pepper |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to boil, cook pasta according to package directions.
Step 2
While you're waiting for the linguine to cook, season shrimp wit salt, pepper, and oil. Grill or cook on both sides on a non-stick skillet. Place pesto in a skillet, dilute with ½ cup of pasta water. Drain pasta and toss with pesto and half the basil and tomatoes.
Step 3
Serve pasta topped with remaining tomatoes, basil and grilled shrimp.
Creamy Tomato Pesto Sauce
Barilla Creamy Tomato Pesto is a smooth blend of sun-ripened tomatoes, balsamic vinegar of Modena, and Grana Padano and Pecorino Romano cheeses, delivering an irresistible taste of Italy.
What is Pesto? Pesto is a sauce from Italy that traditionally consists of crushed garlic, nuts, salt, basil leaves and cheese. Barilla’s Creamy Tomato Pesto is a red pesto made with tomatoes, basil, balsamic vinegar of Modena, and an array of cheeses.
What can you eat Pesto with? Barilla Pesto is a quick and easy versatile sauce that is most commonly paired with pasta. However, Pesto can be used in a variety of different ways in the cooking process.
- Pack size 6.5 oz.
- Range Pesto Sauce