Linguine with Shrimp Pesto

Name: Linguine with Shrimp Pesto
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb linguine; 6 tablespoons butter; 2 cups heavy cream; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/3 cup pesto sauce; 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Submitted by Marie

"A little bit of heaven! So delicious and worth every calorie."

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Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 7
Serves:: 6

ingredients

1 lb linguine
6 tablespoons butter
2 cups heavy cream
¹⁄₂ teaspoon ground black pepper
¹⁄₂ cup grated parmesan cheese
¹⁄₃ cup pesto sauce
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

directions

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

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Reviews

The kids really enjoyed this. I used evaporated milk instead of the cream and olive oil instead of butter to cut out some calories. I added peas to sneak in some veggies. I'll make this again for sure!

HobbitMarley
This was yummy and easy. For health reasons I had to change a few things. Olive oil, instead of butter and I used a low-fat cream. As a result, the sauce was probably thinner, but it was still really tasty. I also garnished the dish with chopped tomatoes, basil, and garlic. Pretty to the eyes and palate!

Aggee1010
Hubby says can make again. Had a really nice taste. I used Kittencal's Perfect Pesto Sauce with it. Thanks for sharing.

mammafishy
Very creamy and tasty! Easy to prepare, great directions. I added fresh chopped garlic in at the end of step 3 and sauted. I can't wait to eat ther leftovers tomorrow. Thank you Marie!

Aussie-In-California

Tweaks

The kids really enjoyed this. I used evaporated milk instead of the cream and olive oil instead of butter to cut out some calories. I added peas to sneak in some veggies. I'll make this again for sure!

HobbitMarley