Shrimp and Penne with Spring Herb Pesto

make pesto ahead.

Category: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Ready in 35 minutes
by smax2

Ingredients

1 bunch Fresh Italian parsley remove stems

1/2 bunch Fresh mint remove stems

1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds

1/2 cup Extra virgin olive oil

3/4 pound penne

1 pound Medium shrimp peeled & deveined

1/2 pound snap peas

1/2 cup Spring Pesto

4 ounces Ricotta Cheese part skim

Parmesan cheese grated


Directions

Blend pesto ingredients in a food processor until smooth. refrigerate pesto in airtight container for up to 5 days. Cook pasta according to package. In last 3 minutes of cooking, add shrimp and snap peas and cook until shrimp are opaque throughout and peas are bright green. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Drain pasta mixture and return to pot. Add Pesto and toss to coat, adding enough water to create a thin sauce that coats the pasta. Top with ricotta. If desired, drizzle with oil and sprinkle with Parm.

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