Caramelized Cabbage & Shrimp Pesto


6 Servings

4 tbsp butter

1 onion, chopped

1 small cabbage, thinly sliced

Salt & pepper, to taste

4 oz or more, pesto

2 tsp lemon juice

2 lbs peeled shrimp

¾ cup grated parmesan cheese,

plus more for serving

1 lb pasta

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving a small amount of liquid with the pasta. Toss with a tbsp of olive oil. Set aside.
  • In a large pot, heat the butter over medium. Add the onion, cabbage, and salt & pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the cabbage and onions are caramelized, about 12 minutes.
  • Add the shrimp and cook until the shrimp is pink.
  • Add the pasta, pesto, and lemon juice. Add more pesto if desired and water if you need to thin the sauce.
  • Toss in the cheese and remove from heat.
  • Serve immediately, with more Parmesan on the side.