Light Shrimp And Pesto Pasta Recipe

Name: Light Shrimp And Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups chopped garlic scapes; 1 cup freshly grated Romano cheese; 1 cup flat-leaf parsley; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 (16 ounce) box fettuccine pasta; 1 pound cooked shrimp; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Servings: persons

3 cups chopped garlic scapes
1 cup freshly grated Romano cheese
1 cup flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 (16 ounce) box fettuccine pasta
1 pound cooked shrimp
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 lemon, cut into wedges

1
Place garlic scapes, Romano cheese, parsley, and walnuts in the bowl of a food processor; pulse to combine. Scrape down sides. Turn on food processor; pour in olive oil and lemon juice while processing pesto until smooth.
2
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in pasta, bring back to a boil, and cook over medium heat until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
3
Stir pesto and shrimp into the pasta. Season with salt and black pepper. Squeeze a lemon wedge over pasta and serve remaining wedges alongside.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups chopped garlic scapes, 1 cup freshly grated Romano cheese, 1 cup flat-leaf parsley, 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, and more.

Yes, Light Shrimp And Pesto 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.

Light Shrimp And Pesto Pasta

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