Mushroom Shrimp Pasta

This is the first dish that I have sat down, prior to cooking, and wrote out a recipe. It was a proud moment, especially because it turned out so good! You can definitely substitute the shrimp for chicken or another protein.

Ingredients

2 tsp olive oil

8 oz shrimp, cubed

1 tsp crushed red pepper

1/2 C diced red onion

1 Tbsp minced garlic

2 C sliced mushrooms

1/4 C pesto

1/2 C chicken broth

8 oz rotini pasta, cooked

3 Tbsp parmesan cheese

Salt and pepper to taste

Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

Add shrimp and red pepper flakes. Cook shrimp until slightly pink. Remove and set aside.

Add 1 tsp oil to pan and add onion. Cook until translucent and soft. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, until fragrant.

Add mushrooms and cook until soft and liquid has evaporated.

Add pesto and chicken broth. Stir and bring to a simmer.

Continue cooking until liquid has reduced slightly.

Add the shrimp and cooked pasta. Toss to combine. Add the parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste.