Steps to Prepare Pasta And Green Beans With Pesto

Pesto Shrimp Pasta

I think i have mentioned that i am having a bit of a thing for green beans and as the season is coming to an end shortly i thought i would squeeze in one more recipe featuring these vibrantly green pods.

Recipe Summary Pesto Shrimp Pasta

This is a great dish for company!

Ingredients | Pasta And Green Beans With Pesto

1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti

1 cup fresh basil leaves

¼ cup lemon juice

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 clove garlic, or to taste

½ teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 (8 ounce) package sugar snap peas

¾ pound peeled and deveined shrimp

⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.

Blend basil, lemon juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, and salt in a blender until smooth.

Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir sugar snap peas in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Add shrimp and red pepper; continue to cook until the shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 5 minutes. Stir basil sauce into the shrimp mixture and remove from heat; spoon over spaghetti to serve.

Info | Pasta And Green Beans With Pesto

prep: 15 mins cook: 25 mins total: 40 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings

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