Pesto Shrimp Pasta

Name: Pesto Shrimp Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces; 3/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

A dash of red pepper puts zip in this lively main dish from Gloria Jones Grenga of Newnan, Georgia.

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
3/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a blender, combine 1 tablespoon oil, basil, lemon juice, garlic and salt; cover and process until smooth.
In a large skillet, saute asparagus in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Add shrimp and pepper flakes. Cook and stir until shrimp turn pink.
Drain spaghetti; place in a large bowl. Add basil mixture; toss to coat. Add shrimp mixture and mix well.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 385 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 126mg cholesterol, 451mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein.

Originally published as Pesto Shrimp Pasta in Taste of Home June/July 2005

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Collettejt

Feb 19, 2014

I made this last night. I had frozen some pesto I had made from the basil in my garden. It was fast and easy to make and really tastey!
veggiemama

Jul 24, 2012

Everyone in my family really liked this. My young children wouldn't eat the asparagus, but that just left more for my husband and I to enjoy!
pettymama

Jul 18, 2011

A great way to use my fresh basil. Even my girls, who are picky eaters, liked this dish.
desgds

Jul 21, 2008

8 points/serving