Creamy Pesto Shrimp

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

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

Directions

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