This Protein Pesto Shrimp & Mushroom Pasta is a family staple meal that is macro friendly and packed with flavor. This meal takes less than 30 minutes to make and your family will be licking their bowls clean! Try making this protein pasta with my homemade peso for the ultimate home cooked meal. This is one of my favorite meal prepping meals of all time. It tastes just as good reheated and lasts for a good amount of time in the fridge! Each serving is under 500 calories and has 42 grams of protein.
I hope you give this Protein Pesto Pasta recipe a try and it becomes an easy family dinner favorite! If you like high protein pasta recipes, try my Shrimp & Feta Protein Pasta Bake.
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Ingredients
2 lbs. cooked shrimp large, peeled, deveined - I used precooked shrimp but you can get raw and cook it right before you make this too.
Garlic salt, to taste
Red pepper flakes, to taste
1 tbsp ev olive oil
16 oz. white mushrooms, sliced
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup basil pesto - Try my homemade pesto to avoid all those nasty oils & preservatives!
½ cup organic chicken broth
16 oz. cooked spiral chickpea pasta (I use @eatbanza)
How To Make It
Season shrimp with garlic salt and red pepper flakes to taste.
Heat large skillet/wok on medium-high heat with olive oil. Add sliced mushrooms. Season mushrooms with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Cook mushrooms for about a minute or two. Mix everything to combine & heat through. Remove from heat & enjoy!
I love this meal because even though it’s pasta, it feels like a light dish and is very filling so you don’t need much! Also, you have your veggies, meat, and carbs all in one!
You can store your leftover protein pesto pasta in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. When you are ready to enjoy your leftovers, just pop them in the microwave for a minute or so.
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Prep Time: 10 minsCook Time: 15 minsTotal Time: 25 mins
Servings8
Calories446
Dietary
Gluten Free, Soy Free
Description
This Protein Pesto Shrimp & Mushroom Pasta is a family staple meal that is macro friendly and packed with flavor. This meal takes less than 30 minutes to make and your family will be licking their bowls clean! Try making this protein pasta with my homemade peso for the ultimate home cooked meal. This is one of my favorite meal prepping meals of all time. It tastes just as good reheated and lasts for a good amount of time in the fridge! Each serving is under 500 calories and has 42 grams of protein.
Ingredients
16oz protein pasta (Cooked; I like the Banza spiral pasta)
2lb shrimp (deveined, cooked)
1/2tsp garlic salt (or to taste)
1/2tsp red pepper flakes (or to taste)
1tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
16oz mushrooms (white, sliced)
1cup pesto (Try my homemade pesto recipe!)
1/2cup chicken broth (low sodium)
1/2tsp salt
Instructions
Season shrimp with garlic salt and red pepper flakes to taste.
Heat large skillet/wok on medium-high heat with olive oil. Add sliced mushrooms. Season mushrooms with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Cook mushrooms for about a minute or two. Mix everything to combine & heat through. Remove from heat & enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories46kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat18.6g29%
Saturated Fat0.3g2%
Cholesterol229.5mg77%
Sodium382mg16%
Total Carbohydrate35g12%
Dietary Fiber8g32%
Sugars5g
Protein41.9g84%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
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Keywords:
high protein, pasta, shrimp, pesto, basil, one pan meal