Rating: 4.5 stars
9 Ratings
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  • 4 star values: 3
  • 3 star values: 1
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Arugula instills this pesto with a peppery bite that pairs beautifully with supple, slightly sweet shrimp.

Recipe by Cooking Light October 2014

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Credit: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Recipe Summary

Yield:
Serves 4 (serving size: 1 cup)
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • In a large saucepan, cook farfalle according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/3 cup pasta cooking liquid.

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  • Place arugula, basil, cheese, pine nuts, pepper, salt, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor; pulse 6 times. With the processor running, add 2 tablespoons olive oil through food chute, and process until smooth.

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add remaining oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add shrimp; cook 5 minutes or until golden, turning occasionally. Remove shrimp from pan with a slotted spoon. Add wine to pan; cook until mostly evaporated. Add basil mixture and reserved pasta water; bring to a simmer. Remove pan from heat. Top farfalle with sauce and shrimp. Garnish with basil.

Chef's Notes

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Nutrition Facts

404 calories; fat 15g; saturated fat 2.2g; mono fat 7.4g; poly fat 2.6g; protein 31g; carbohydrates 33g; fiber 7g; cholesterol 218mg; iron 1mg; sodium 432mg; calcium 158mg.
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