¼cupwhite wine(for alcohol free, use 2 T lemon juice and 2 T water)
4garlic cloves
¼cupwalnuts(or pinenuts or other nut of your choice)
½tsalt(or to taste)
2ouncesgrated Parmesan cheese(about 1/2 cup)
With Pasta and Shrimp
8ozwhole wheat pasta
12ouncesof shrimp(peeled)
1-2Tablespoonsolive oil
reserved pasta water
Instructions
Combine the pesto ingredients except the parmesan in a food processor or blender. Process until finely minced and well combined. Stir in the Parmesan.
If doing shrimp with pasta, cook pasta according to package directions then drain, saving a cup of the cooking water. Sautee the peeled shrimp in oil a small skillet or saucepan stirring occasionally until shrimp are cooked through. Stir in the pesto and enough of the reserved cooking liquid to make a nice sauce. Bring back to warm but do not let boil or the cheese may separate. Serve immediately over pasta or stir into pasta.
Notes
Cook time is for making the pesto with shrimp pasta. The pesto alone needs no cooking.
I am not a health professional and nutrition data is calculated programatically. Accuracy may vary with product selection, calculator accuracy, etc. Consult a professional for the best information.