Shrimp Pasta with Basil Pesto
List of Ingredients
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1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti
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1 cup fresh basil leaves
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¼ cup lemon juice
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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1 clove garlic, or to taste
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½ teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons olive oil
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1 (8 ounce) package sugar snap peas
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¾ pound peeled and deveined shrimp
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⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper
Cooking Instructions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti, stirring occasionally, until it's al dente, about 12 minutes. Drain the pasta.
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In a blender, combine fresh basil, lemon juice, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, garlic, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
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Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sugar snap peas and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the shrimp and red pepper flakes; cook until the shrimp turns pink and opaque, about 5 minutes. Stir in the basil pesto sauce and remove from heat. Serve the shrimp and pesto mixture over the cooked spaghetti.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 279 | Calories |
| 9g | Fat |
| 32g | Carbs |
| 15g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 279 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 9g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 7% |
| Cholesterol 86mg | 29% |
| Sodium 296mg | 13% |
| Total Carbohydrate 32g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 8% |
| Total Sugars 1g | |
| Protein 15g | 31% |
| Vitamin C 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium 58mg | 4% |
| Iron 3mg | 18% |
| Potassium 200mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5