Recipe

On nights when you need a quick meal without sacrificing flavor, this pesto shrimp pasta is the perfect answer. Homemade pesto is bursting with the fresh aroma of basil and pairs perfectly with shrimp and sautéed mushrooms. Your Geedel hand vegetable chopper turns pesto-making from a chore into a joy—within minutes, you’ll have the freshest, smoothest sauce.

Ingredients:  

400g pasta (such as linguine)  

300g shrimp, peeled and deveined  

250g mushrooms, sliced  

For fresh pesto:  

2 cups tightly packed fresh basil leaves  

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese  

1/3 cup pine nuts or walnuts  

2 garlic cloves  

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil  

Salt and black pepper  

Instructions:  

1. Make smooth pesto:  

Install the chopping blade in your Geedel manual food chopper. Add the garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese. Close the lid and pulse until coarsely ground. Add the basil leaves and pulse until the basil is chopped and mixed with the dry ingredients.  

Replace the chopping blade with the mixing paddle. Add the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Close the lid and turn the handle steadily for about 1 minute until the sauce emulsifies, becoming smooth and vibrant in color.

2. Cook pasta and toppings:  

Cook the pasta in salted water according to package instructions, reserving about a cup of the pasta water.  

Meanwhile, sauté the mushrooms in olive oil in a skillet until golden, then add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink and are fully cooked.

3. Combine all flavors:  

Return the drained pasta to the pot. Add the sautéed mushrooms and shrimp, along with a generous scoop of homemade pesto.  

Add a splash of the reserved pasta water and toss quickly with tongs until every strand is coated in a light, emulsified sauce.

4. Plate and serve:  

Serve immediately, topped with extra grated Parmesan if desired.

Summary:  

The sophistication of this pasta dish comes entirely from that spoonful of fresh, homemade pesto. By following the professional process of dry chopping and wet emulsifying, the Geedel chopper allows home kitchens to easily create aromatic, perfectly textured pesto, elevating a simple weekday dinner to restaurant-level quality.