This creamy pesto shrimp pasta is perfect for weeknight dinners and is one of our family's favorites.
Ingredients
- 1 pound linguine pasta
- 0.5 cups butter
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.33 cups pesto
- 1 pound large shrimp , peeled and deveined
Instructions
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1
Gather ingredients together.
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Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in linguine and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
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3
Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in cream and season with pepper; cook, stirring constantly, for 6 to 8 minutes.
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4
Stir Parmesan cheese into cream sauce until thoroughly mixed. Stir in pesto and cook until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.
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Stir in shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 5 minutes. Serve sauce over hot linguine.
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Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
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