Angel Hair With Shrimp and Tomato Pesto

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 462.7
  • Total Fat: 15.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 226.2 mg
  • Sodium: 506.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 45.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 7.1 g
  • Protein: 34.1 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Angel Hair With Shrimp and Tomato Pesto calories by ingredient



Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    12 oz angel hair whole wheat pasta
    1 jar (6.7 oz) Sacla Sun dried tomato pesto pesto sauce
    1 cup fresh basil leaves ( I used 1 71.25g container)
    2 cloves garlic
    .25 cup (1 oz) grated romano cheese
    1 tbs. extra virgin olive oil
    1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
    1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
    3 scallions, thinly sliced
    1/2 tsp salt

Directions

Prepare the angel hair according to directions on package. Drain, reserving .25 cup of the pasta water.
In a food processor or blender, combine the tomato pesto, basil, garlic, and cheese. Process until smooth. If necessary, add in a tablespoon or two of the pasta cooking water to thin the pesto.
Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp, pepper, scallions, and salt. Cook, stirring often, for 4 minutes, or until shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
Place the angel hair in a large bowl and toss with the pesto. Top with the shrimp mixture.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MEOTTEN.

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