Orecchiette with Shrimp and Basil Pesto

Description

Fresh basil pesto, mixed with pasta of your choice. I used orecchiette pasta, fresh gulf shrimp, and threw in some Champagne tomatoes at the end.

Ingredients

• ½ pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• ½ lemon, juiced, or to taste
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (16 ounce) package orecchiette pasta
• 2 cups fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts (Optional)
• 4 cloves garlic
• ¼ cup grated Romano cheese
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ pint Champagne tomatoes, halved

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 35 mins

Servings: 4