Zucchini Pesto with Shrimp and Farfalle Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

8 oz uncooked multigrain bow tie pasta
1 lb zucchini, sliced
2 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 cup loosely packed basil leaves
1/2 cup shredded parmigiano-reggiano or parmesan cheese, divided
3 tbsp pine nuts, toasted
4 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
1 large sweet onion, chopped
1 lb peeled and deveined cooked medium shrimp
1/2 cup reduced-fat evaporated milk
1 tsp lemon juice
1-3/4 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp grated lemon peel
1/2 tsp coarsely ground pepper

Directions:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute zucchini in 1 tablespoon oil until tender. Remove from the pan and cool slightly.
Drain pasta, reserving 1/3 cup cooking liquid. In a food processor, combine the basil, 1/4 cup cheese, pine nuts, garlic, reserved cooking liquid and 2/3 cup cooked zucchini. Cover and process until pureed.
In the same Dutch oven, cook onion in remaining oil until tender. Stir in the shrimp, pasta and remaining zucchini. Add the pureed mixture, milk, lemon juice, salt, lemon peel and pepper; toss to coat. Heat through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Yield: 6 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	395.2 Kcal (1655 kJ)
Calories from fat	213.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.68g	36%
Cholesterol	128.14mg	43%
Sodium	1026.22mg	43%
Potassium	694.98mg	15%
Total Carbs	18.63g	6%
Sugars	3.74g	15%
Dietary Fiber	1.66g	7%
Protein	27.52g	55%
Vitamin C	32.3mg	54%
Iron	1.9mg	11%
Calcium	144.9mg	14%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	149.37 Kcal (625 kJ)
Calories from fat	80.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.95g	36%
Cholesterol	48.43mg	43%
Sodium	387.87mg	43%
Potassium	262.67mg	15%
Total Carbs	7.04g	6%
Sugars	1.41g	15%
Dietary Fiber	0.63g	7%
Protein	10.4g	55%
Vitamin C	12.2mg	54%
Iron	0.7mg	11%
Calcium	54.7mg	14%

* 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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