Spaghettini with Green Chili, Herb & Almond Pesto, Shrimp and Cherry Tomatoes

Name: Spaghettini with Green Chili, Herb & Almond Pesto, Shrimp and Cherry Tomatoes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 pkg. (340 g) Catelli Smart Spaghettini; 1 (250 mL) cup pickled Italian parsley leaves; 1 (250 mL) cup picked basil leaves; ½ (125 mL) cup toasted almonds; 1 lemon, juice and zest; 4 sliced green onions; 2 Garlic cloves; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed; 1/2 (125 mL) cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 (30 mL) tbsp water; 1 (15 mL) tbsp sea salt; 2 (500 mL) cups cherry tomatoes cut in half; 20 pieces raw shrimp, peeled, deveined and cut in half

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Catelli recipe dish featuring quality ingredients, beautifully prepared and presented for an inspiring meal experience.

Prep time

30 minutes

Cook time

15 minutes

Servings

4 servings

Catelli Smart Spaghettini

Ingredients

4 servings

1 pkg. (340 g) Catelli Smart Spaghettini

1 (250 mL) cuppickled Italian parsley leaves

1 (250 mL) cuppicked basil leaves

½ (125 mL) cuptoasted almonds

1lemon, juice and zest

4sliced green onions

2Garlic cloves

1jalapeno pepper, seeds removed

1/2 (125 mL) cupextra virgin olive oil

2 (30 mL) tbspwater

1 (15 mL) tbspsea salt

2 (500 mL) cupscherry tomatoes cut in half

20 piecesraw shrimp, peeled, deveined and cut in half

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Bring 4 litres of water to a boil.

Step 2

To make pesto: blend basil and parsley leaves, toasted almonds, lemon zest and juice, green onion, garlic, jalapeno, 1 tbsp (15 mL) of sea salt, 2 tbsp (30 mL) of water and 1/2 cup (125 mL) olive oil, until mixture is completely smooth. Transfer blended mixture to a bowl.

Step 3

Cook spaghettini according to package directions.

Step 4

Heat 3 tbsp (45 mL) of olive oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add cherry tomatoes and cook until softened. Add shrimp and sauté for oneminute until partially cooked.

Step 5

Strain pasta and transfer back into pot. Combine shrimp and tomatoes along with pesto, basil and parsley leaves. Toss pasta in sauce over low heat for 30 seconds until shrimpsare fully cooked.

Step 6

Drizzle olive oil, pepper to taste and serve immediately.