Shiitake Mushroom Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto and Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 lb dry pasta
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 1/4 cup pesto
• 1/2 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook until just pink, about 2 minutes per side. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, pesto, and mushrooms. Cook until the mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Drain the pasta and add to the skillet. Stir to combine. Taste and season with salt and pepper, as needed.
4. Serve the pasta topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Interesting Facts

• Shiitake mushrooms are a type of edible mushroom native to East Asia with a distinctive earthy flavor.
• Sun-dried tomatoes are tomatoes that have been dried in the sun to concentrate their flavor and remove excess moisture.
• Pesto is a sauce made from basil, garlic, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, and pine nuts.