Linguine with Grilled Shrimp and Arugula-Parsley Pesto

Serves 10
Time 40 min
Linguine with Grilled Shrimp and Arugula-Parsley Pesto

This tangy pesto, a variation on the classic basil version, is also delicious spooned over grilled asparagus or steamed broccoli.

Ingredients

    2 clovesgarlic
    1/4 cupwalnuts, toasted
    1 cuppacked arugula leaves
    1 cuppacked parsley leaves
    6 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grilling shrimp
    2 tablespoonspart-skim ricotta cheese
    2 tablespoonsgrated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
    1/4 teaspoonground black pepper
    1 pounddried whole-wheat linguine or spaghetti
    1 1/2 poundspeeled and deveined medium or large shrimp
    1/2 teaspoonfine sea salt

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Method

To make the pesto, combine garlic, walnuts, arugula, parsley and olive oil in the bowl of a food processor.


Pulse until smooth, scraping down sides of bowl occasionally.


Transfer to a large serving bowl and stir in ricotta, Parmigiano Reggiano and black pepper. Set aside.


Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add linguine.


Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 8 minutes.


Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon water.


Stir reserved pasta cooking water into the pesto.


Add pasta to pesto, stir to combine and cover to keep warm.


While pasta cooks, prepare a grill for medium-hgih heat cooking.


Thread shrimp onto skewers (If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes before assembling), drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper.


Grill shrimp, flipping once, until deep golden brown and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes.


Remove shrimp from skewers and add to pasta and pesto.


Toss to combine and serve.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

330

Total Fat

12g

Saturated Fat

1.5g

Cholesterol

100mg

Sodium

260mg

Total Carbohydrate

35g

Dietary Fiber

5g

Total Sugars

2g

Protein

18g

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