Shrimp and Veggie Pesto Pasta⏱ 30 min total

Shrimp and Veggie Pesto Pasta

Per 1 serving · 390 g · 9 ingredients

Calories
493
25%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    26g
    21% of calories
  • Carbs
    56g
    46% of calories
  • Fat
    18g
    33% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Shrimp and Veggie Pesto Pasta (390 g) has 493 calories, with 26 g of protein, 56 g of carbohydrates and 18 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (46% of calories). It is high in protein (53% DV), dietary fiber (24% DV) and Vitamin C (29% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 46%, 28% and 44% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
126cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
5.4g
Net carbs
49g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
6.8g
8 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein53%
  • Dietary fiber24%
  • Vitamin C29%
  • Vitamin K62%
  • Thiamine58%
  • Riboflavin (B2)48%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin A13%
  • Vitamin E18%
  • Choline19%
  • Calcium18%
  • Potassium17%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium46%
  • Saturated fat28%
  • Cholesterol44%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 20 min
  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

  2. 2

    In a separate pan, cook the shrimp with garlic and about 1/4 of the pesto for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp are cooked through.

  3. 3

    Add the chopped mushrooms, peas, zucchini, and spaghetti to the boiling water, and cook for about 10 minutes until the pasta is al dente.

  4. 4

    Drain the pot, then mix the pasta and vegetables with the remaining pesto, Alfredo sauce, and fresh thyme. Serve hot and enjoy!

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (390 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A121 μg
13%
Vitamin C26 mg
29%
Vitamin D0.2 μg
1%
Vitamin E3 mg
18%
Vitamin K74 μg
62%
Thiamine1 mg
58%
Riboflavin (B2)1 mg
48%
Niacin9 mg
55%
Vitamin B61 mg
42%
Folate (B9)201 μg
50%
Vitamin B121 μg
41%
Pantothenic acid2 mg
34%
Choline105 mg
19%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium181 mg
18%
Iron4 mg
45%
Potassium787 mg
17%
Magnesium94 mg
22%
Phosphorus458 mg
65%
Zinc3 mg
24%
Copper1 mg
61%
Manganese1 mg
39%
Selenium67 μg
122%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.1 g—
Alpha carotene7 μg—
Arginine2 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene545 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.3 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0.1 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride10 μg—
Fructose2 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose2 g—
Glutamic acid5 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine2 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose1 g—
Methionine0.5 g—
Monounsaturated fats3 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats7 g—
Proline2 g—
Retinol46 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch37 g—
Sucrose2 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.2 g—
Total omega 60.1 g—
Tryptophan0.2 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20.1 μg—
Vitamin D30.1 μg—

Burning 493 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 94min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 59min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 41min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 69min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Shrimp and Veggie Pesto Pasta?

One serving of Shrimp and Veggie Pesto Pasta (1 serving) has 493 calories, which works out to 126 calories per 100 g. That is about 25% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Shrimp and Veggie Pesto Pasta high in protein?

It provides a solid 26 g of protein per serving (53% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 21% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Shrimp and Veggie Pesto Pasta keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 49 g of net carbs and 46% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Shrimp and Veggie Pesto Pasta?

1060 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Shrimp and Veggie Pesto Pasta?

8 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

More recipes

View all