Pesto Shrimp Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes Recipe

This pesto shrimp pasta with sun-dried tomatoes is quick, simple, and delicious. Everything comes together in about 20 minutes and is the perfect dish for just about any occasion. 

Recipe by: Britney of Britney Breaks Bread

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Ingredients

• 1 lb pre-cooked shrimp
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 tsps dried parlsey
• Salt and Pepper, to taste
• 3 tbsps Basil Pesto
• 2 tbsps Sun-dried tomatoes
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 4 tbsps Salted Butter
• 16 Oz Angel Hair Pasta
   

Directions

1. Cook angel hair pasta according the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Season shrimp with parsley, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium heat, drizzle with olive oil and cook shrimp for about 4 minutes. Add 1 tbsp of pesto and continue to cook for 1 minutes.
3. Remove shrimp from the pan and add an additional 2 tablespoons of pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, a tsp of lemon juice, and 4 tbsp of butter. Cook together until butter is melted. Add additional salt and pepper as desired.
4. Toss angel hair pasta in the sauce and place shrimp back in pan and toss everything together. Garnish with parsley and additional sub-dried tomatoes.