PESTO SHRIMP PASTA

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 393 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 406mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

Last Man
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This pasta dish was delicious! The pesto sauce was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this recipe again.


Rana Shahzaib
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I would add more garlic and Parmesan cheese next time.


Gabriella Goliath
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I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but this recipe was really good. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful without being too overpowering.


Siphiwosakhe Sicebiso
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This pasta dish was easy to make and turned out great! The pesto sauce was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly.


Del1te
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The pesto sauce was especially good.


Pierre Sarah Orlane
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This pasta dish was delicious! The pesto sauce was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this recipe again.


Dhurubo Gaming
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I would add more garlic and Parmesan cheese next time.


Faiz Rasool
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I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but this recipe was really good. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful without being too overpowering.


Monika Tripura
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This pasta dish was easy to make and turned out great! The pesto sauce was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly.


Bashir Ahmed Meerbahar
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The pesto sauce was especially good.


Junior Tb
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This pesto shrimp pasta was absolutely delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the pesto sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.