Pesto Shrimp Pasta Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

8 oz uncooked spaghetti
3 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 tsp salt
1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
3/4 lb uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Directions:

Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a blender, combine 1 tablespoon oil, basil, lemon juice, garlic and salt; cover and process until smooth.
In a large skillet, saute asparagus in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Add shrimp and pepper flakes. Cook and stir until shrimp turn pink.
Drain spaghetti; place in a large bowl. Add basil mixture; toss to coat. Add shrimp mixture and mix well. Yield: 4 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	595.86 Kcal (2495 kJ)
Calories from fat	250.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.87g	43%
Cholesterol	49.32mg	16%
Sodium	1268.93mg	53%
Potassium	465.55mg	10%
Total Carbs	72.84g	24%
Sugars	4.45g	18%
Dietary Fiber	4.98g	20%
Protein	16.75g	34%
Vitamin C	14.4mg	24%
Iron	5mg	28%
Calcium	78.3mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	205.82 Kcal (862 kJ)
Calories from fat	86.64 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.63g	43%
Cholesterol	17.04mg	16%
Sodium	438.31mg	53%
Potassium	160.81mg	10%
Total Carbs	25.16g	24%
Sugars	1.54g	18%
Dietary Fiber	1.72g	20%
Protein	5.79g	34%
Vitamin C	5mg	24%
Iron	1.7mg	28%
Calcium	27mg	8%

* 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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