1/8 tsp table salt, for cooking pasta
2 cup(s) basil, fresh, leaves
6 Tbsp water
3 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese, such a Parmigiano-Reggiano
2 Tbsp chopped walnuts
4 tsp olive oil, extra-virgin, divided
3 clove(s) (medium) garlic clove(s), 2 left whole and 1 minced
1 1/2 tsp lemon zest, freshly grated
1/4 tsp table salt
8 oz uncooked pasta, farfalle (bowtie) recommended
8 oz uncooked shrimp, about 8 extra-large, peeled, deveined and cut in half lengthwise*
1 cup(s) grape tomatoes, cut in half