Shrimp Pesto Farfalle
with broccoli and peas
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Cook Within: 3 days
Difficulty Level: Easy
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Contains: Milk, Wheat, Shellfish
Chef
David Padilla
A pot, a pan, and a plan: This meal comes together just like that, with maximum ease and minimum effort. Succulent shrimp and bright broccoli combine with pasta and a creamy, cheesy pesto sauce, building up to forkfuls of filling flavor. Little muss or fuss, fantastic taste, and only a handful of pans to clean? This is the weeknight meal of dreams.
In Your Box (serves 2)
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1 oz. Shredded Asiago Cheese
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5 oz. Farfalle Pasta
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 6 oz. Broccoli Florets
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8 oz. Shrimp
- 2 oz. Peas
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4 fl. oz. Light Cream
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3 Tbsp. Basil Pesto
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories676
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Carbohydrates69g
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Fat33g
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Protein33g
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Sodium1897mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Pot
- 1 Colander
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
Before You Cook
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1 Cook the Pasta
Once water is boiling, add pasta and cook until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Reserve ¼ cup pasta cooking water. Drain pasta in a colander. Set aside. While pasta cooks, prepare ingredients.
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2 Prepare the Ingredients
Mince garlic. Cut broccoli into bite-sized pieces, if necessary. Pat shrimp dry, and season with a pinch of pepper.
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3 Sear the Shrimp
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add shrimp to hot pan and cook undisturbed until seared on one side, 2-3 minutes. Flip, and cook until shrimp reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 1-2 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a plate. Reserve pan; no need to wipe clean.
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4 Cook the Vegetables
Return pan used to cook shrimp to medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add garlic, broccoli, peas, and ¼ tsp. salt to hot pan and stir occasionally until broccoli is tender, 3-5 minutes.
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5 Finish the Dish
Add cream, pesto, half the cheese (reserve remaining for garnish), and half the pasta cooking water to pan. Bring to a simmer and stir occasionally until sauce is thickened, 2-3 minutes. If needed, add remaining pasta water 1 Tbsp. a time until desired consistency is reached. Stir in pasta, shrimp, ¼ tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Remove from burner. Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing with remaining cheese. Bon appétit!
