Shrimp Pasta with Pesto Sauce

Mon Jul 10 2023 11:39:09 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Ingredients:

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                    100 grams (a large bunch) of basil

100 grams of Parmesan cheese

100 grams of pine nuts

1 clove of garlic

⅓ cup of olive oil

400-450 grams of peeled shrimp

250 grams of spaghetti
                

Instructions:

 
                Step 1
Pesto sauce: Wash the basil, separate the leaves from the stems, and place them in a blender.

Step 2
Cut the Parmesan cheese into large cubes and add them to the basil.

Step 3
Add the pine nuts, olive oil, and squeeze in the garlic clove.

Step 4
Blend until smooth and well mixed.

Step 5
Cook the spaghetti according to the instructions on the package.

Step 6
Heat olive oil in a large skillet and sauté the shrimp.

Step 7
Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the shrimp and mix well.

Step 8
Immediately add the pesto sauce and mix thoroughly. If all the liquid released from cooking the shrimp has been absorbed by the pasta, add an additional 2-3 tablespoons of water.

This recipe serves 4 portions.