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Pesto Farfalle with Shrimp




Source of Recipe


Woman's World - posted to rc by mystic 6799


Recipe Introduction


No bocconcini? Simply cut an 8-oz piece of mozzarella into 1" cubes


List of Ingredients




12 oz farfalle pasta

1 lb extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 cup fresh basil leaves

1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup walnuts

1 clove garlic, roughly chopped

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 cup olive oil

1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, optional

1/2 lb bocconcini (mini mozzarella balls)

1 cup grape tomatoes, halved



Recipe



Cook pasta according to package directions, adding shrimp during last 2 minutes of cooking time. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water.

Meanwhile, in food processor, combine basil, cheese, walnuts, garlic and salt. Process until chopped. With machine still running, slowly pour in oil and pasta water until combined. If desired, stir in red pepper flakes.

Toss pasta and shrimp with basil mixture, bocconcini and tomatoes.

SERVES 6