Asparagus-Spinach Pesto Pasta with Blackened Shrimp Recipe - (4.2/5)

Ingredients

• Asparagus-Spinach Pesto Ingredients:
• 1 lb. (16 oz.) dried pasta (I used DeLallo whole wheat)
• 1 lb. raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2-3 Tbsp. blackening powder (use your favorite brand, or cajun seasoning, or this recipe here)
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
• asparagus-spinach pesto (see ingredients below)
• 1 bunch asparagus spears (about 1 lb), ends trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 3 cups baby spinach leaves, loosely packed
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil