PASTA WITH PESTO, SHRIMP, AND CURED HAM
Steps:
- Blend garlic, nuts, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 ice cube in a blender on low speed to a coarse paste.
- Add basil, 1 cup oil, and 2 tablespoons ice water and purée until basil is almost incorporated. Add Parmesan and Pecorino; blend to combine.
- Transfer pesto to a medium bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing directly onto surface.
- Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid.
- Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook Speck, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 2 minutes. Add shrimp; season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until shrimp are just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat; toss in pesto, pasta, and pasta cooking liquid.
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Bello Khadijat
bello_khadijat@hotmail.co.ukI wasn't sure about this recipe at first, but I'm glad I tried it. It was surprisingly delicious!
Angel Jordan
angel80@hotmail.comThis dish was easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.
Mutahair Qadir
mutahair-q39@yahoo.comI love the combination of pesto, shrimp, and cured ham in this dish. It's so flavorful and satisfying.
Alice duke
alice@yahoo.comThis pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Rabab Saif
saifrabab49@hotmail.frI thought this dish was just okay. The flavors didn't really come together for me.
Bijay Lama
bijay4@hotmail.comI've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great recipe to have in your back pocket for those nights when you don't know what to make for dinner.
Jivan Jivan
jivan.j@yahoo.comThis recipe was a hit with my family! Even my picky kids loved it.
Cathie Parker
parkerc2@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of shrimp, but this dish was surprisingly good! The pesto and cured ham really helped to balance out the flavor.
balal kobir
kobir-balal@yahoo.comThis dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some extra pesto and maybe some red pepper flakes next time.
Shone Munnings
sm@hotmail.comSo easy to make and so delicious! I made it for a dinner party and everyone raved about it.
Walker Chung
c2@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The only thing I would change is adding a bit more salt to the shrimp.
Ramshaker shake
ramshaker39@aol.comThis pasta dish was an absolute delight! The pesto, shrimp, and cured ham came together perfectly to create a flavor explosion in my mouth. I especially loved the salty, smoky flavor of the ham. I'll definitely be making this again soon.