Pasta With Pesto, Shrimp, And Cured Ham Recipe

Name: Pasta With Pesto, Shrimp, And Cured Ham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 thin slice of garlic; 2 tablespoons pine nuts; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more; 4 cups (packed) fresh basil leaves; 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan; 3/4 cup finely grated Pecorino Romano; 1 pound pasta (such as gemelli or fusilli); 1 ounce thinly sliced Speck, country ham, or prosciutto, chopped; 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled, deveined; Freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 thin slice of garlic
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more
4 cups (packed) fresh basil leaves
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan
3/4 cup finely grated Pecorino Romano
1 pound pasta (such as gemelli or fusilli)
1 ounce thinly sliced Speck, country ham, or prosciutto, chopped
2 pounds large shrimp, peeled, deveined
Freshly ground black pepper

1
Blend garlic, nuts, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 ice cube in a blender on low speed to a coarse paste.
2
Add basil, 1 cup oil, and 2 tablespoons ice water and puree until basil is almost incorporated. Add Parmesan and Pecorino; blend to combine.
3
Transfer pesto to a medium bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing directly onto surface.
4
Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid.
5
Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook Speck, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 2 minutes. Add shrimp; season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until shrimp are just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat; toss in pesto, pasta, and pasta cooking liquid.

1409

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 thin slice of garlic, 2 tablespoons pine nuts, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more, 4 cups (packed) fresh basil leaves, and more.

Yes, Pasta With Pesto, Shrimp, And Cured Ham 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.

Pasta With Pesto, Shrimp, And Cured Ham

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