Walnut Basil Pesto Penne Pasta with Shrimp and Clams

2018-08-09 00:08:00
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Serves 6


Ingredients

• 470 g (16 oz) penne pasta

• 295 g (10 oz) clam meat

• 12 pieces shrimp (31-35 size), peeled and deveined

• 1 teaspoon white wine

• 2 cups packed basil leaves

• 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1/2 cup walnuts (chopped)

• 1/4 cup reduced fat parmesan cheese (grated)

• 4 cloves garlic (1 clove minced, 3 whole)

• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Preparation

Sauce:

1. Combine 1/2 cup olive oil, walnuts, 1 clove minced garlic,

and basil in a blender until everything is fully mixed.

2. Add parmesan cheese and blend for an additional 10

seconds. Set aside sauce mix


Pasta:

1. In a pot, add 8 cups of water, and bring to a boil.

2. Add 16 ounces penne pasta with 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt. Stir every 3 to 5 minutes until

al dente. Strain and set aside.

3. In a large skillet, add 3 cloves of garlic and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sauté the garlic for

about 2 minutes on medium heat.

4. Add shrimp and clams into the skillet, and cook for an additional 3 minutes, stirring frequently.

5. Add the cooked pasta along with 1 teaspoon of white wine and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.

6. Add the pesto sauce and mix.


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