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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). | |||
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] | [https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a46530/spinach-pesto-penne-with-shrimp-and-peas-recipe/ Link to recipe] | ||
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Revision as of 11:17, 16 March 2019
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).
