Shrimp Pesto Pasta (Spicy Asian Shrimp Pesto Pasta)

• 12 shrimp extra-largs
• 2 pasta servings, spaghetti or linguine cooked until al d
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes yellow, - slice in halves
• 1 tablespoon oil pesto, or substitute extra virgin olive oil
• 1 garlic clove - finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons pesto spicy Asian, click here for recipe
• 1/8 cup Parmesan cheese - fresh grated
• 2 teaspoons fresh parsley - roughly chopped
• 1/8 teaspoon dried chili flakes optional
• salt
• pepper

1. Pasta -- Cook pasta until al dente or per directions on pasta box. Set cooked pasta aside until step 3 below.
2. Oil, Shrimp -- Spoon enough oil from top of pesto to fill a tablespoon and heat in a large pan over medium-high for 1-2 minutes. Add shrimp and sear until each side is pink, 1 minute per side. Remove shrimp from pan and set aside.
3. Garlic, Tomatoes, Shrimp, Pasta, Parsley, Chili flakes -- Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 20-30 seconds. Add tomatoes and cook for 1 minute. Add pesto and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Add shrimp and pasta to pan. Toss to incorporate all ingredients. Turn off heat. Add parsley, chili flakes, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss well.
4. Final Steps -- Right before serving add fresh grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

shrimp, pasta, tomatoes, oil pesto, garlic, pesto spicy asian, parmesan cheese, parsley, dried chili flakes optional, salt, pepper

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Shrimp-Pesto-Pasta-_Spicy-Asian-Shrimp-Pesto-Pasta_-1673240 (may not work)