A flavor-packed pesto pasta recipe with fresh tomatoes and shrimp!
I have been really craving pasta and shrimp lately, so I am really happy to have found the recipe for Spinach Pesto Pasta with Shrimp on CookingLight. It turned out really good and tasted amazing. I really enjoyed the fresh parsley, chopped tomato and tasty shrimp.
This recipe for Spinach Pesto Pasta with Shrimp is a beginner recipe that makes up to 4 servings with an active time of 45 minutes and a total time of 50 minutes. If anyone is interested in checking out the instructions, please click on the image up above.
The following ingredients were used:
PESTO:
- 2 cups packed fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/2 cup seeded chopped plum tomato
- 6 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/3 cup)
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
PASTA:
- 8 ounces uncooked whole-wheat penne pasta
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 2-in. pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 pound large fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup halved multicolored grape tomatoes
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Pros:
- Serves 4
- Easy to make
- Tasty tomatoes and shrimp
Bottom Line:
This is definitely going to make my list of fave spring recipes. I recommend it for pesto or shrimp pasta lovers!
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Spinach Pesto Pasta with Shrimp, Spinach Pesto Pasta, Pasta, Shrimp, Recipe, CookingLight
