Light Shrimp and Pesto Pasta

Description

For a quick meal that’s elegant enough to serve to company, you can’t beat the combination of shrimp, pesto, and pasta. Using garlic scapes instead of basil and garlic gives this dish a lighter note.

Ingredients

• 3 cups chopped garlic scapes
• 1 cup freshly grated Romano cheese
• 1 cup flat-leaf parsley
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 (16 ounce) box fettuccine pasta
• 1 pound cooked shrimp
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 16 mins

Total Time: 36 mins

Servings: 6