Spagetti Sicilian Pesto Shrimp...Scrumptious!

Ease of preparation: average
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 12 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Regions: Sicilia
Wine pairing: Red




Ingredients
1 box BARILLA Thick Spaghetti 2 cups (1-1/2 ounces) fresh basil leaves 2 cups quartered cherry tomatoes, divided 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 1/4 cup walnuts 1/4 cup pine nuts 1/4 cup ricotta cheese 1 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 pound cooked medium shrimp


Pesto Sauce:
PLACE basil, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, olive oil, Parmigiano cheese, walnuts, pine nuts, ricotta cheese, salt and pepper in blender or food processor; blend until creamy.
COOK Spaghetti according to package directions; adding cooked shrimp during last one minute of cook time. Drain and return to pot.
ADD pesto sauce to hot Spaghetti with shrimp; toss. Transfer to serving platter; sprinkle with remaining cherry tomatoes



To use only one variety of nut, double to ½ cup.
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