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=== '''Ingredients''' ===
*12 oz. penne 
*2 c. baby spinach 
*1 c. Fresh basil 
*1/3 c. plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 
*1/4 c. grated Parmesan, plus more for serving 
*1/4 c. pine nuts or almonds 
*1 clove garlic, minced 
*kosher salt 
*Freshly ground black pepper 
*1 lb. peeled and deveined medium shrimp 
*1 c. peas 
*Crushed red chili flakes (optional), for garnish

=== '''Directions''' ===
#In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente. 
#Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water, and return to pot.
#Meanwhile, make pesto: In a small food processor fitted with a metal blade, pulse spinach, basil, and 1/3 olive oil until combined. 
#Add Parmesan, pine nuts or almonds, and garlic and season with salt and pepper. 
#In a large skillet over medium heat, heat remaining tablespoon olive oil. 
#Add shrimp and cook until pink, 3 to 4 minutes.
#Add pasta, pesto, and peas to skillet and toss until completely combined. 
#Stir in 1/4 cup pasta water and stir until creamy. 
#Sprinkle with Parmesan and chili flakes (if using).

[https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a46530/spinach-pesto-penne-with-shrimp-and-peas-recipe/ Link to recipe]
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