Creamy Shrimp Pesto with Flax Pasta

Source:   |  Category: Entree, Ground Flaxseed

This delicious, creamy pasta dish is a bowl full of comfort!

Ingredients:

  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 large clove garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) dried red pepper flake
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) dry white wine
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) basil or sundried tomato pesto
  • 3/4 cup (175 mL) 35% whipping cream
  • 1 lb (454 g) large raw shrimp, thawed, peeled and deveined
  • 1 batch Fresh Flax Pasta Noodle or Gluten-Free Flax Noodle 
1 Tbsp canola oil1 small onion, finely chopped1 large clove garlic, minced1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley1/4 tsp dried red pepper flake1/3 cup dry white wine2 Tbsp basil or sundried tomato pesto3/4 cup 35% whipping cream large raw shrimp, thawed, peeled and deveined1 batch Fresh Flax Pasta Noodle or Gluten-Free Flax Noodle 

Instructions:

  1. In a large nonstick skillet, heat canola oil over medium heat, sauté onion, garlic, parsley and pepper flakes for 3 minutes or until softened. Pour in wine and bring to a simmer for 1 minute. Stir in cream and pesto to combine. Add shrimp and simmer for about 4 minutes or until shrimp is pink and cooked through.
  2. In a large pot of boiling salted water; cook pasta for 3 minutes or until tender but still firm to the bite. Drain well and add to skillet. Toss with sauce to coat and serve immediately.

Yield: 6 servings.  

Serving Size: 1 cup (250 mL). Each serving contains 1 Tbsp (15 mL) of flax.

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