Light Shrimp and Pesto Pasta

Pasta and Noodle - Dinner

For a quick meal that's elegant enough to serve to company, you can't beat the combination of shrimp, pesto, and pasta. Using garlic scapes instead of basil and garlic gives this dish a lighter note.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 16 mins

Total: 36 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Light Shrimp and Pesto Pasta

Ingredients

3 cups chopped garlic scapes

1 cup freshly grated Romano cheese

1 cup flat-leaf parsley

½ cup chopped walnuts

¼ cup olive oil

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 (16 ounce) box fettuccine pasta

1 pound cooked shrimp

salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 lemon

cut into wedges

Chef John's Macaroni and Cheese

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Place garlic scapes Romano cheese parsley and walnuts in the bowl of a food processor; pulse to combine. Scrape down sides. Turn on food processor; pour in olive oil and lemon juice while processing pesto until smooth.

Step 2

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in pasta bring back to a boil and cook over medium heat until tender yet firm to the bite about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.

Step 3

Stir pesto and shrimp into the pasta. Season with salt and black pepper. Squeeze a lemon wedge over pasta and serve remaining wedges alongside.

Nutritional Information

Light Shrimp and Pesto Pasta

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 672.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 38.3g 77%

Carbohydrates: 80.9g 26%

Dietary Fiber: 5.1g 20%

Sugars: 4.2g

Fat: 23.7g 36%

Saturated Fat: 5.9g 30%

Cholesterol: 168.2mg 56%

Vitamin A Iu: 1098.6IU 22%

Niacin Equivalents: 13.3mg 102%

Vitamin B6: 1.1mg 70%

Vitamin C: 40.3mg 67%

Folate: 182.1mcg 46%

Calcium: 404.5mg 40%

Iron: 6.8mg 38%

Magnesium: 107.4mg 38%

Potassium: 677mg 19%

Sodium: 454.9mg 18%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 21%

Calories From Fat: 213.2

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.