Whole-Wheat Penne Genovese

Ingredients:
12 oz. whole wheat penne, 1 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, 1 clove garlic, 3 tbsp.water,3 tbsp.extra virgin oil, salt, peeper,1.2 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated), 1 small onion (chopped),1 can white kidney beans (cannellini) rinsed and drained,1 pint grape tomatoes(red,yellow and orange mix if available) cut into quarters.

How to make:
>Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling on high.Add pasta & cook as label directs.
>Make pesto; In food processor with knife blade attached, blend basil, garlic,water,oil,1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper until pureed, stopping processor occasionally and scraping bowl with rubber spatula. Add Parmesan cheese; pulse to combine. set aside.
>In 12 inch skillet, heat remaining 1 tbsp.oil on medium heat til very hot; add onion and cook for 5 mins. stir inwhite beans 7 cook for 5 mins. stirring occasionally.
>Reserve 1/4 cup pasta cooking water. Drain pasta and return to saucepot; stir in white bean mixture, pesto, cut-up tomatoes and reserve cooking water. Toss to coat.

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Trattoria - Style Shrimp Fettuccine

Ingredients:
12 oz.fettuccine, 2 tbsp. olive oil, 1 medium onion (chopped), 2 cloves garlic (thinly sliced), 1/2 cup clam juice, salt, 450 grms. shelled and deveined large shrimp, 1 bag (5-6oz.) baby spinach, 1/3 cup parsley (chopped).

How to make:
> Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling on high.Add pasta and cook as label directs.
> Meanwhile, in 1/2 inch skillet, heat oil, add onion and garlic cook for 10 mins. stirring often. Add wine; increase heat to medium-high & cook 1 min. Stir in clam juice & 1/2 tsp.salt; Stir in shrimp & cook for 2 mins. or till shrimp turn opaque throughout.
>Drain pasta & add to skillet with spinach & parsley; toss to coat & serve :)
>30 mins to prepare, makes 6 servings... Enjoy!

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