PESTO ORZO WITH SHRIMP

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Try this Pesto Orzo with Shrimp recipe for dinner tonight. Made with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh mint, this refreshing dish will become a new favorite dinner entrée. Give this pesto orzo a try today!

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
1 clove garlic
1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. KRAFT Italian Vinaigrette Dressing, divided
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
1-1/4 cups orzo pasta, uncooked
1 lb. frozen uncooked cleaned medium shrimp
juice from 1 lemon

Steps:

Process peas, nuts, mint and garlic in food processor 30 sec. or until nuts are finely chopped and mixture is well blended. Add 1/2 cup dressing; process until smooth. Spoon into medium bowl; stir in 2 Tbsp. cheese.
Cook pasta as directed on package.
Meanwhile, heat remaining dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook 2 to 3 min. or until shrimp turn pink, turning after 2 min. Remove from heat. Add lemon juice; mix lightly.
Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Place pasta in large bowl. Add pea mixture; mix lightly. If necessary, gradually stir in enough of the reserved pasta cooking water until pasta mixture is of desired consistency.
Top pasta mixture with shrimp and remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 420 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 22 g