Farfalle with Arugula Pesto and Shrimp Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb cleaned arugula
2 cups loosley packed italian parsley
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
6 cloves garlic, peeled
2 cups olive oil
8 oz grated fresh parmigiano-reggiano cheese (plus extra cheese for garnishing)
1 tbsp salt
2 tsp finely shredded lemons , rind of
1 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 lb farfalle pasta (bow tie shaped pasta)
1 lb precooked shrimp

Directions:

Pesto Sauce: Remove tough stems from arugula.
In a large bowl, toss together the arugula and parsley, set aside.
Place pine nuts and garlic in food processor, process until combined.
Add olive oil, 2 cups cheese, salt, lemon peel and pepper to garlic mixture.
Process until combined.
Pour mixture into a medium sized bowl.
In the same processor bowl, add about 1/4 of the greens and 1/4 of the cheese mixture.
Process until combined.
Remove mixture from processor and set aside.
Repeat the steps# 7, 8 and 9 three more times, until all greens & cheese mixture have been processed.
Return all the processed mixture to processor, and process again until everything is well combined.
Makes 4 cups of pesto sauce, which can be stored (covered) in the refrigerator for about 1 week.
Cook pasta according to package directions.
While pasta is cooking, warm 2 cups of the pesto sauce, and warm the cooked shrimp.
When pasta is cooked, drain well and toss with the warmed shrimp and pesto sauce.
Garnish with additional grated cheese (to taste).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1255.96 Kcal (5258 kJ)
Calories from fat	1131.47 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	125.72g	193%
Cholesterol	37.88mg	13%
Sodium	1855.55mg	77%
Potassium	552.01mg	12%
Total Carbs	29.37g	10%
Sugars	3.06g	12%
Dietary Fiber	3.31g	13%
Protein	12.57g	25%
Vitamin C	19.7mg	33%
Iron	97.6mg	542%
Calcium	234.6mg	23%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	233.59 Kcal (978 kJ)
Calories from fat	210.44 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.38g	193%
Cholesterol	7.05mg	13%
Sodium	345.11mg	77%
Potassium	102.67mg	12%
Total Carbs	5.46g	10%
Sugars	0.57g	12%
Dietary Fiber	0.62g	13%
Protein	2.34g	25%
Vitamin C	3.7mg	33%
Iron	18.1mg	542%
Calcium	43.6mg	23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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