⏱ 20 min totalShrimp Pesto Pasta
Per 1 serving · 251 g · 12 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein27g23% of calories
- Carbs48g42% of calories
- Fat18g35% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Shrimp Pesto Pasta (251 g) has 467 calories, with 27 g of protein, 48 g of carbohydrates and 18 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (42% of calories). It is high in protein (53% DV), Vitamin E (25% DV) and Vitamin K (110% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and cholesterol, which provide 47% and 49% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein53%
- Vitamin E25%
- Vitamin K110%
- Thiamine48%
- Riboflavin (B2)27%
- Niacin42%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber16%
- Vitamin A15%
- Vitamin C11%
- Pantothenic acid14%
- Choline19%
- Magnesium19%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium47%
- Cholesterol49%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
2 oz Spaghetti
⅛ cup Basil pesto
4 oz Shrimp
¼ tbsp Olive oil
⅛ tsp Garlic powder
⅛ tsp, ground Basil
⅛ tsp, ground Oregano- 🥄¼ dash Salt
¼ dash Black pepper
1 tbsp Parmesan cheese
¼ cup cherry tomatoes Cherry tomatoes
1 tbsp Parsley
Directions
- 1
Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until al dente according to package directions, then set aside briefly while you finish the shrimp.
- 2
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and season with garlic powder, dried basil, dried oregano, a pinch of salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Cook, stirring once or twice, until the shrimp turn just pink and opaque, 2–4 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat to prevent overcooking.
- 4
Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the shrimp. Stir in the pesto until the pasta is evenly coated.
- 5
Fold in the halved cherry tomatoes and sprinkle with Parmesan. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (251 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 134 μg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 4 mg | 25% |
| Vitamin K | 132 μg | 110% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 48% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 27% |
| Niacin | 7 mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg | 27% |
| Folate (B9) | 169 μg | 42% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 56% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 14% |
| Choline | 104 mg | 19% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 204 mg | 20% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 442 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 78 mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 464 mg | 66% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.4 mg | 45% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 27% |
| Selenium | 71 μg | 129% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 38 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 366 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.4 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Fluoride | 11 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 6 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 959 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 6 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 7 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 72 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 35 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.3 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.2 μg | — |
Burning 467 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 89minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 56minCycling (moderate)
- 39minRunning (6 mph)
- 66minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Shrimp Pesto Pasta?
One serving of Shrimp Pesto Pasta (1 serving) has 467 calories, which works out to 186 calories per 100 g. That is about 23% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Shrimp Pesto Pasta high in protein?
It provides a solid 27 g of protein per serving (53% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 23% 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 Pesto Pasta keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 43 g of net carbs and 42% 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 Pesto Pasta?
1092 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Shrimp Pesto Pasta?
3.4 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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