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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

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

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.

PESTO PASTA WITH SHRIMP

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Ingredients

Steps:

Pulse 3 cups fresh basil, 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts and 1 garlic clove in a food processor. Pulse in 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt and 2 tablespoons each grated Parmesan and olive oil until smooth. Cook 12 ounces bucatini; reserve 1/2 cup cooking water. Toss the pasta with the pesto, 1 pound steamed chopped asparagus, 8 ounces sauteed shrimp and the reserved cooking water. Top with toasted breadcrumbs.