Pesto Shrimp Pasta Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 oz uncooked angel hair pasta
6 cups water
1 1/4 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp
1/4 cup commercial pesto, divided
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
1/4 cup (1 oz) shaved fresh parmesan cheese
basil sprigs (optional)

Directions:

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain.
While pasta cooks, bring 6 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add shrimp; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until done. Drain shrimp; toss with 2 tablespoons pesto and tomatoes. Stir in pasta and 2 tablespoons pesto. Top with cheese. Garnish with basil, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	560.1 Kcal (2345 kJ)
Calories from fat	251.59 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.95g	43%
Cholesterol	83.4mg	28%
Sodium	1655.34mg	69%
Potassium	170mg	4%
Total Carbs	64.29g	21%
Sugars	3.52g	14%
Dietary Fiber	2.55g	10%
Protein	15.38g	31%
Iron	100.9mg	561%
Calcium	97.6mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	95.5 Kcal (400 kJ)
Calories from fat	42.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.77g	43%
Cholesterol	14.22mg	28%
Sodium	282.25mg	69%
Potassium	28.99mg	4%
Total Carbs	10.96g	21%
Sugars	0.6g	14%
Dietary Fiber	0.43g	10%
Protein	2.62g	31%
Iron	17.2mg	561%
Calcium	16.6mg	10%

* 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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