Kale Pesto Pasta With Shrimp Recipe

Name: Kale Pesto Pasta With Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked whole-grain penne pasta; 12 ounces medium peeled and deveined frozen shrimp, thawed; 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted; 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind; 4 ounces baby kale; 2 garlic cloves; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated and divided (about 1/3 cup); 1/4 cup olive oil

Servings: persons

8 ounces uncooked whole-grain penne pasta
12 ounces medium peeled and deveined frozen shrimp, thawed
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
4 ounces baby kale
2 garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated and divided (about 1/3 cup)
1/4 cup olive oil

1
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Add shrimp to pan during last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain pasta mixture in a colander over a bowl, reserving 2/3 cup pasta cooking liquid. Place pasta mixture in a bowl.
2
Place almonds, rind, kale, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Add reserved 2/3 cup pasta cooking liquid, salt, red pepper, black pepper, and 3 tablespoons cheese; pulse until smooth. With food processor running, pour oil through food chute in a slow, steady stream, processing until smooth.
3
Add kale mixture to pasta mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons cheese.

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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: 8 ounces uncooked whole-grain penne pasta, 12 ounces medium peeled and deveined frozen shrimp, thawed, 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted, 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind, and more.

Yes, Kale Pesto Pasta With Shrimp 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.

Kale Pesto Pasta With Shrimp

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