Avocado Pesto With Shrimp And Pasta Recipe

Name: Avocado Pesto With Shrimp And Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 13 oz wholewheat penne pasta; 12 oz asparagus, trimmed and halved crosswise; 2 1/2 cups firmly packed fresh basil leaves; 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1 medium avocado, peeled, pitted and chopped; 5 oz feta cheese; 2 lbs cooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, with tails intact; 1/3 cup lightly packed fresh small basil leaves, for sprinkling

Servings: persons

13 oz wholewheat penne pasta
12 oz asparagus, trimmed and halved crosswise
2 1/2 cups firmly packed fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 medium avocado, peeled, pitted and chopped
5 oz feta cheese
2 lbs cooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, with tails intact
1/3 cup lightly packed fresh small basil leaves, for sprinkling

1
Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water for 8 mins or until almost tender. Add asparagus and cook for a further 1 min until tender. Drain. Rinse under cold water, then drain again.
2
For the pesto, process basil, pine nuts, garlic, oil, lemon juice and 1 tbsp water until finely chopped. Add avocado and half the feta and process until smooth. Season to taste.
3
Place pasta, asparagus and pesto mixture in a large bowl with shrimp and toss gently to combine.
4
Divide pasta among bowls; top with the remaining feta and additional basil leaves.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 13 oz wholewheat penne pasta, 12 oz asparagus, trimmed and halved crosswise, 2 1/2 cups firmly packed fresh basil leaves, 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted, and more.

Yes, Avocado Pesto With Shrimp And Pasta falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Avocado Pesto With Shrimp And Pasta

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