Shrimp Pesto & Walnut Panko Cavatappi
Pesto
Walnuts
Cavatappi Pasta
Asparagus
Cream Cheese
Shrimp
Parmesan Cheese
Grape Tomatoes
Panko Breadcrumbs
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Last seen on the menu on May 31, 2026. Meal services rotate recipes, so this may be offered again.
Nutrition Per Serving
Dietary Info
High ProteinQuickEasy PrepPork-free
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Ingredients
How to Make It
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce.
Place cream cheese packet in a small bowl of warm water to soften.Halve grape tomatoes lengthwise. Trim and discard woody bottom ends from asparagus; cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces. Roughly chop walnuts.
Step 2
Once water is boiling, add cavatappi to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes. Reserve ½ cup pasta cooking water (1 cup for 4 servings), then drain.Rinse shrimp* under cold water, then pat dry with paper towels. Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Once pan is hot, add shrimp; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until opaque and cooked through, 4-6 minutes. Turn off heat; transfer to a plate. Wipe out pan.
Step 3
While pasta cooks, melt 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add walnuts and panko; cook, stirring, until golden brown, 3-5 minutes. TIP: Keep an eye on the panko; it browns quickly!Turn off heat; transfer to a second small bowl. Season with salt and pepper and set aside. Wipe out pan.Use pan used for shrimp here.
Step 4
In same pan used for panko, heat a large drizzle of oil over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes and asparagus; season with salt and pepper.Cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes begin to blister and asparagus is slightly tender, 2-3 minutes.
Step 5
Stir drained cavatappi, pesto, cream cheese, and ¼ cup reserved pasta cooking water (½ cup for 4 servings) into pan with veggies.Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and everything is evenly coated, 1-2 minutes. TIP: If needed, stir in more reserved pasta cooking water a splash at a time until pasta is coated in a creamy sauce. Stir shrimp into veggies along with cavatappi.
Step 6
Divide pasta between shallow bowls. Top with walnut panko and Parmesan. Serve.
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HelloFresh's Shrimp Pesto & Walnut Panko Cavatappi: 850 calories, 38g protein. Seafood meal. Recipe, ingredients, and nutrition from MealFan. makes Shrimp Pesto & Walnut Panko Cavatappi one of the prepared options in 's rotating weekly lineup. The serving delivers 850 calories alongside 38g of protein, placing it at about 43 percent of a typical daily calorie goal.
Cavatappi, also known as spirali, cellentani, amori, fusilli rigati, or curly mac, is macaroni formed in a helical tube shape. Certain areas of the US and Canada may also refer to it as "double elbows" or "scoobi doo" pasta, purportedly because of their resemblance to scoubidou. [1]
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Shrimp Pesto & Walnut Panko Cavatappi ?
Shrimp Pesto & Walnut Panko Cavatappi contains 850 calories and 38 g of protein per serving, portioned as HelloFresh's Shrimp Pesto & Walnut Panko Cavatappi: 850 calories, 38g protein. Seafood meal. Recipe, ingredients, and nutrition from MealFan..
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Shrimp Pesto & Walnut Panko Cavatappi is offered by . Read the full review on MealFan for pricing, freshness ratings, and how compares to competitors.
| Meal | Calories ↕ | Protein ↕ | Carbs ↕ | Price ↕ | $ per g protein ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HelloFreshShrimp Pesto & Walnut Panko CavatappiThis meal | 850 | 38g | 78g | $9.00 | $0.24 |
| Green ChefLemon Cobia with Bulgur Pilaf & Feta › | ✓ 630 | 38g | 47g | no data | no data |
| Blue ApronMexican Shrimp & Zucchini Bake › | 680 | 38g | no data | no data | no data |
| Green ChefBahārāt Spiced Salmon & Raisin Rice Pilaf › | 820 | 38g | 69g | no data | no data |
| HelloFreshTuscan Spiced Salmon & Cheesy Broccoli › | 690 | 38g | ✓ 26g | $9.00 | $0.24 |
| Blue ApronTex Mex Shrimp & Rice Bake › | 730 | 38g | no data | no data | no data |
| EveryPlateCheesy Shrimp & ‘Shroom Quesadillas › | 730 | 38g | 48g | no data | no data |
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Protein ranking
38 grams of protein per serving, compared with 7,999 meals across 28 brands.
Across all brands
#3,720 of 7,999
More protein than 51% of meals
Within HelloFresh
#1,289 of 2,103
More protein than 36% of HelloFresh meals
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