PESTO ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH JUMBO SHRIMP

Pesto Angel Hair Pasta with Jumbo Shrimp image

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 cups (packed) FRESH basil leaves (MUST be fresh)
1/4 cup pine nuts
cloves 2 to 4 garlic
Pinch of salt
1 lb angel hair pasta (cappalini) cooked (*retain 1/2 cup pasta water)
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese (finely grated)
3 tablespoons (good quality) Romano or Locatelli cheese (finely grated)
2 lb extra large or jumbo size shrimp (de-veined, shelled and cooked)

Steps:

In food processor finely chop/blend oil with basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic and a pinch of salt to a creamy consistency.
Add pesto mix to cooked buttered pasta along with cheese and mix well. Add additional pasta water* or olive oil if necessary. Olive oil makes it richer. (Use a large deep saucepan for easier mixing)
Toss in cooked shrimp disbursing well. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g