Yes! If you have a shellfish allergy or simply don't care for shrimp, you can make simple Pesto Pasta. It's delicious both with and without the shrimp. In the instance that you want to keep the protein in the pasta dish but still get rid of the shrimp, consider adding chicken instead. I love to marinate chicken breasts in a mixture of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, dried basil, oregano, and parsley. After marinating for a couple of hours, I just pan-cook it for 5-7 minutes per side. The exact time will depend on the thickness of the chicken. (You can check internal temperature and it should be 165°F.) Slice it, then serve it with your pasta!