Spicy Shrimp & Pasta With Sun Blushed Pesto Sauce

Name: Spicy Shrimp & Pasta With Sun Blushed Pesto Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Shrimp:; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 pound Angel Hair pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of cooking water; Pesto Sauce:; 8 ounces sun dried tomatoes, packed in oil, drained; 1 cup fresh basil leaves; 1 clove garlic; 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2/3 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/4 cup freshly grated asiago or parmesan cheese; Garnishes:; 2 basil leaves, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons shaved asiago or parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

Shrimp:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound Angel Hair pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of cooking water
Pesto Sauce:
8 ounces sun dried tomatoes, packed in oil, drained
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup freshly grated asiago or parmesan cheese
Garnishes:
2 basil leaves, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons shaved asiago or parmesan cheese

1
Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet. Add the shrimp and cayenne pepper and cook until pink, about 3-5 minutes. Set aside.
2
Cook pasta al dente according to package directions in salted boiling water.
3
While pasta is cooking, combine in a food processor, the sun dried tomatoes, basil, garlic, pine nuts, salt and pepper. Process until well combined. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil and lemon juice to the mixture and process until well combined. Stir in the 1/4 cup of grated asiago cheese.
4
Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water and then drain pasta and transfer to a large serving bowl. Stir in the reserved pasta water, the pesto and the cooked shrimp. Toss well. Top with the coarsely chopped basil leaves and the asiago cheese shavings.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Shrimp:, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Spicy Shrimp & Pasta With Sun Blushed Pesto Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!