Cavatappi With Shrimp And Pesto Cream Sauce

Source : Cook Pasta In A Large Pot Of Boiling Water According To Package Directions Meanwhile In A Large Skillet Heat Olive Oil Add Garlic And Saute 2 To 3 Minu...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : February 24, 2026

Step:

  1. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water according to package directions.

  2. Meanwhile in a large skillet, heat olive oil.

  3. Add garlic and saute 2 to 3 minutes.

  4. Add wine and let garlic simmer in wine over medium low heat for a few minutes.

  5. When pasta is almost al dente, turn heat under skillet to high and add shrimp.

  6. Sauté shrimp until just pink.

  7. Add pesto, lemon zest and juice, and cream.

  8. Simmer a few minutes to reduce slightly, then drain pasta and immediately add it to the skillet.

  9. Pour pasta and shrimp into a serving bowl, then stir in parsley and Parmesan.

  10. Serve immediately.


Ingredients

  1. 8 oz cavatappi pasta
  2. 2 tbsp olive oil
  3. 2 clove garlic, minced
  4. 2 tbsp dry white wine
  5. 1/4 cup prepared pesto
  6. 1 zest and juice of 1 medium lemon
  7. 1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley
  8. 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  9. 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  10. 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

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