Avocado-Basil Pesto Penne with Shrimp

Name: Avocado-Basil Pesto Penne with Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian, American
Ingredients: 1 whole Avocado; 0.25 cup Cherry Tomato; 0.5 cup Fresh Basil; 2 whole Garlic; 0.5 whole Lemon; 0.25 lb Medium Shrimp; 0.25 cup Olive Oil; 8 oz Penne Pasta; 4 tbsp Romano Cheese; 1 dash Salt & Pepper

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Italian 🇮🇹American Low-Sodium Sugar-Free Halal 🕌Comfort-Food Pescatarian 🐟

Avocado-Basil Pesto Penne with Shrimp pairs velvety avocado and fresh basil for a lush, herb-forward sauce that clings to every piece of pasta. Juicy shrimp add sweet, briny contrast, while lemon and Romano bring brightness and a salty lift. Serve for a weeknight dinner or a casual weekend meal when you want creamy comfort without a heavy sauce.

Prep10 mins
Cook15 mins
Serves4
DifficultyEasy

1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
2

Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until mostly cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
3

Add shrimp to the pot and cook until bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 2 to 3 minutes; the penne should be fully cooked by then.
4

While the penne cooks, combine avocado, basil, 2 tablespoons Romano cheese, garlic, and lemon juice in a food processor; season with salt and pepper.
5

Process until smooth.
6

Add olive oil and pulse until creamy.
7

Remove the blade from the food processor; stir the diced tomatoes into the pesto.
8

Drain the penne and shrimp, then return them to the pot.
9

Add the pesto, season with salt and pepper, and stir to coat.
10

Garnish each serving with the remaining Romano cheese.