Pancetta Shrimp and Pesto Penne Recipe

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Pancetta Shrimp and Pesto Penne
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Directions:

  1. Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan to medium-high. Toss the shrimp with the lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Place one sage leaf in each shrimp cavity, where it was deveined, then wrap a slice of pancetta around the shrimp; secure with a toothpick. Drizzle with some olive oil and set aside.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and cook the penne according to package directions. Drain.
  3. While pasta cooks, in a food processor pulse the 2 whole garlic cloves, lemon peel, basil, mint, parsley, tarragon, and pine nuts. Pour in the 1/2 cup olive oil in a steady stream.
  4. Transfer the food processor mixture to a serving dish; stir in the cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add peas and pasta and toss to combine.
  5. Grill the shrimp until pink, about 4 minutes on each side. Serve 2 shrimp on each plate with some pesto penne.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 692.39 Kcal (2899 kJ)
Calories from fat 504.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 56.08g 86%
Cholesterol 43.3mg 14%
Sodium 918.37mg 38%
Potassium 393.93mg 8%
Total Carbs 29.91g 10%
Sugars 4.38g 18%
Dietary Fiber 8.79g 35%
Protein 16.47g 33%
Vitamin C 18.7mg 31%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 25%
Iron 91.2mg 507%
Calcium 130.8mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 227.01 Kcal (950 kJ)
Calories from fat 165.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.39g 86%
Cholesterol 14.2mg 14%
Sodium 301.1mg 38%
Potassium 129.15mg 8%
Total Carbs 9.81g 10%
Sugars 1.44g 18%
Dietary Fiber 2.88g 35%
Protein 5.4g 33%
Vitamin C 6.1mg 31%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 25%
Iron 29.9mg 507%
Calcium 42.9mg 13%

* 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

  • 17.7
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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