Mediterranean Diet Recipes – Spaghetti with Olive Pesto & Shrimp Recipe (VIDEO)

Mediterranean Diet Recipes – Spaghetti with Olive Pesto & Shrimp Recipe

INGREDIENTS
1 pkg – Spaghetti
1 1/2 cups – fresh parsley leaves
3/4 cup – fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup – pitted green olives
1/3 cup – chopped red onion
2 tbsp – fresh lemon juice
2 – cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp – salt
½ tsp – pepper
3 tbsp – extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 lb – large shrimp, peeled and de-veined
1 – red pepper, very thinly sliced

PREPARATION
1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
2. Reserve about 1 1/2 cups cooking water before draining.
3. Meanwhile, combine parsley, basil, olives, red onion, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper in a food processor.
4. Pulse until finely chopped; pulse in 2 tbsp oil until smooth.
5. Heat remaining oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. 6. Stir-fry shrimp and red pepper until shrimp are just opaque.
7. Add spaghetti and pesto mixture.
8. Toss in reserved cooking water, a little at a time, until pasta is moistened to taste.
9. Serve immediately.