Bucatini With Pesto and Shrimp (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

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Bucatini With Pesto and Shrimp (Food Network Kitchens)
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  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, make the pesto: Process the tomatoes, basil, mint, almonds, garlic, orange zest and 1 teaspoon salt in a food processor until combined. With the motor running, gradually add 1/3 cup olive oil in a steady stream and blend to make a coarse pesto, scraping down the sides of the processor as needed. Transfer the pesto to a large bowl; do not wash out the processor.
  2. Add the bucatini to the boiling water and cook as the label directs. Meanwhile, heat about 1/4 inch of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Put the flour in a shallow dish. Season the shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon salt, then dredge in the flour. Fry the shrimp in 2 batches until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
  3. Remove the pasta with tongs (reserve the cooking water) and transfer to the bowl with the pesto; toss to coat. If the pasta seems dry, rinse the food processor with 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking water and add to the pasta, a little at a time. Season with salt. Add the cheese and toss. Drizzle the pasta with olive oil and divide among bowls; top with the shrimp.
  4. Photograph by Anna Williams
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 815.81 Kcal (3416 kJ)
Calories from fat 362.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 40.28g 62%
Cholesterol 51.17mg 17%
Sodium 1278.08mg 53%
Potassium 181.81mg 4%
Total Carbs 93.05g 31%
Sugars 4.97g 20%
Dietary Fiber 6.43g 26%
Protein 23.14g 46%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Iron 3.5mg 20%
Calcium 182.4mg 18%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 285.44 Kcal (1195 kJ)
Calories from fat 126.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.09g 62%
Cholesterol 17.9mg 17%
Sodium 447.17mg 53%
Potassium 63.61mg 4%
Total Carbs 32.56g 31%
Sugars 1.74g 20%
Dietary Fiber 2.25g 26%
Protein 8.09g 46%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Iron 1.2mg 20%
Calcium 63.8mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 18.9
    Points
  • 22
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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