Making spinach pesto - 2 recipes
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Asparagus-Spinach Pesto Pasta with Blackened Shrimp
By ROBandSEAN
This asparagus-spinach pesto pasta is topped with simple blackened shrimp, and is my total kind of comfort food
- Asparagus-Spinach Pesto Ingredients:
- 1 lb. (16 oz.) dried pasta (I used DeLallo whole wheat)
- 1 lb. raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2-3 Tbsp. blackening powder (use your favorite brand, or cajun seasoning, or this recipe here)
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
- asparagus-spinach pesto (see ingredients below)
- 1 bunch asparagus spears (about 1 lb), ends trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 3 cups baby spinach leaves, loosely packed
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Grilled Artichoke and Spinach Pesto Crostini
By connieo
Try adding tomatoes!
- 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, quartered
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, packed down
- 1 tomato (if using)
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped, toasted
- 1 lemon, zest and juiced
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 (12-16 inch) ciabatta loaf, cut into 1/2 inch slices
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