Pesto Shrimp Pasta

Name: Pesto Shrimp Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces; 3/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

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Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Author : Taste of Home

Ingredients

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8 ounces uncooked spaghetti3 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves1/4 cup lemon juice2 garlic cloves, peeled1/2 teaspoon salt1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces3/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

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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.