Ingredients
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1/2 (16 oz) box penne pasta
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1 (8 oz) pkg fresh baby spinach
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1/2 cup walnut pieces
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2 tbsp lemon juice
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5 tbsp olive oil
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1 lb peeled and deveined medium shrimp
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1 tbsp minced garlic
Steps
1
Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
2
Meanwhile, to a food processor or blender, add the spinach, Parmesan, walnuts, and lemon juice. Blend while adding 4 tbsp of the oil in a thin stream. If pesto is too thick, whiz in 2 tbsp water. Season with salt and pepper.
3
In a skillet, heat remaining oil on medium. Sauté the shrimp with the garlic for 3 min., until pink and cooked through.
4
Into a pot, add cooked pasta, shrimp, and spinach pesto. Place back on medium heat, stir together, and cook until warm.