Shrimp Pasta Pesto

A quick, simple, tasty recipe. Excellent as an entree when entertaining friends and family or romancing your hubby. They (or he) will think you spent forever in the kitchen! Serve with your favorite glass of wine to enjoy the meal a little more.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 3

Ingredients

• 1  lb bow tie pasta
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1  cup  grated parmesan cheese
• 1⁄3 cup pesto sauce
• 1  lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Directions

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