Asparagus-Spinach Pesto Pasta with Blackened Shrimp

Name: Asparagus-Spinach Pesto Pasta with Blackened Shrimp
Yield: 4
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 http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/10-minute-blackened-tilapia/); 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; 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

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INGREDIENTS

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1 lb. (16 oz.) dried pasta (I used DeLallo whole wheat)

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1 lb. raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

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2-3 Tbsp. blackening powder (use your favorite brand, or cajun seasoning, or this recipe here http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/10-minute-blackened-tilapia/)

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1 Tbsp. olive oil

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1/4 cup toasted pine nuts

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asparagus-spinach pesto (see ingredients below)

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1 bunch asparagus spears (about 1 lb), ends trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces

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3 cups baby spinach leaves, loosely packed

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4 cloves garlic, peeled

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1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping

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1/4 cup toasted pine nuts

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2 tablespoons lemon juice

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1/2 teaspoon salt

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1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

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