Name: Pesto Penne with Shrimp and Peas
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Ingredients: 12 oz. penne -; 2 c. baby spinach -; 1 c. Fresh basil -; 1/3 c. plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil -; 1/4 c. grated Parmesan, plus more for serving -; 1/4 c. pine nuts or almonds -; 1 clove garlic, minced -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 1 lb. peeled and deveined medium shrimp -; 1 c. peas -; Crushed red chili flakes (optional), for garnish -

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Ingredients for - Pesto Penne with Shrimp and Peas

1. 12 oz. penne -

2. 2 c. baby spinach -

3. 1 c. Fresh basil -

4. 1/3 c. plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil -

5. 1/4 c. grated Parmesan, plus more for serving -

6. 1/4 c. pine nuts or almonds -

7. 1 clove garlic, minced -

8. Kosher salt -

9. Freshly ground black pepper -

10. 1 lb. peeled and deveined medium shrimp -

11. 1 c. peas -

12. Crushed red chili flakes (optional), for garnish -

How to cook deliciously - Pesto Penne with Shrimp and Peas

1. Stage

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water, and return to pot.

2. Stage

Meanwhile, make pesto: In a small food processor fitted with a metal blade, pulse spinach, basil, and 1/3 olive oil until combined. Add Parmesan, pine nuts or almonds, and garlic and season with salt and pepper.

3. Stage

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat remaining tablespoon olive oil. Add shrimp and cook until pink, 3 to 4 minutes.

4. Stage

Add pasta, pesto, and peas to skillet and toss until completely combined. Stir in 1/4 cup pasta water and stir until creamy.

5. Stage

Sprinkle with Parmesan and chili flakes (if using).