Pesto Pasta with Shrimp

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Ingredients:

Pesto

• 2 cups fresh basil
• ½ cup olive oil
• ½ cup shredded Romano or Parmesan-Reggiano cheese
• ⅓ cup nut of choice (we had success with walnuts)
• 3 teaspoons minced garlic
• Salt and pepper to taste

Pasta

• 1 cup shrimp, fully cooked and cut into ¼ inch chunks
• 2 cups grape tomatoes, cut into quarters
• 1 box pasta (we use gluten free)

Directions:

1. In a blender or food processor, combine all pesto ingredients
2. Move the pesto into a pot on low heat, adding the tomatoes and shrimp to heat up.
3. Pour the pasta into a large pot, then fill with water until it’s about an inch above the pasta. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and boil.
4. Strain the pasta, stir in the pesto, and enjoy!