Name: Barilla Fettuccine Pasta with Spicy Cilantro Pesto and Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 box Barilla Fettuccine pasta; 5 cups cilantro leaves; 1 cup almonds, sliced; 1 3/4 cups Extra virgin olive oil; 1 serrano chile, seeded and charred; 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled; 1 jalapeño chile, seeded and charred; 3 small garlic cloves, chopped; To taste salt

Barilla Fettuccine Pasta with Spicy Cilantro Pesto and Shrimp

40 minutes

Seafood Shrimp Nuts Garlic Classic Blue Box Long

What’s fancy, delicious and comes with a kick of heat? This Barilla Fettuccine Pasta with Spicy Cilantro Pesto and Shrimp recipe! Made with perfectly al dente Barilla Fettuccine pasta, this recipe combines the freshness of shrimp with the citrusy profile of cilantro for a flavourful dish bound to remind you of a gourmet restaurant. Perfect for a romantic date night or dinner party spread!

Ingredients

8 servings

1 boxBarilla Fettuccine pasta

5 cupscilantro leaves

1 cupalmonds, sliced

1 3/4 cupsExtra virgin olive oil

1serrano chile, seeded and charred

1/2 lbshrimp, peeled

1jalapeño chile, seeded and charred

3 smallgarlic cloves, chopped

To tastesalt

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, with a pinch of salt.

Step 2

In a blender at the lowest level, combine 1 1/2 cups olive oil, almonds, serrano chile, jalapeño chile and garlic. Blend until paste forms and add the cilantro. Blend for 10 more seconds and reserve.

Step 3

Cook Barilla Fettuccine pasta according to package directions; drain and reserve 1/2 cup cooking liquid.

Step 4

Add 1/4 cup olive oil to a saucepan and cook the shrimp for 3 minutes at medium heat. Once they change colour, add the pesto.

Step 5

Toss Barilla Fettuccine pasta with sauce. If it is too thick, add some of the cooking liquid to thin it out.

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Fettuccine

Fettuccine originates from the heart of Italy in the regions of Lazio and Tuscany, and is beloved for its flat, ribbon-like shape. Its broad surface area is ideal for hearty sauces, like Alfredo or Bolognese, creating comforting dishes that are perfect for sharing with loved ones.

Shape

Long

Cook time

12 minutes

Pack size

410 g (5 x servings)

Range

Classic Blue Box

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