Pesto Linguine with Shrimp

Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 20-25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound linguine pasta

• 2 tablespoons butter 

• 4 cloves chopped garlic
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 

• 1/4 cup pesto 

• 1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Fresh chopped basil

Preparation:

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil then add salt. Add linguine pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in cream, and season with pepper. Cook 6 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. Stir Parmesan cheese into cream sauce, stirring until mixed. Blend in the pesto, and cook for 3 minutes, until thickened.
4. Stir in the shrimp, and cook until they turn pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in fresh basil and serve over the hot linguine noodles.

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Recipe Notes:

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