Shrimp With Pesto Cream

Great results for a stovetop dish.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package pasta, cooked as directed al dente, drained (linguine, penne, etc)
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  small onion, chopped
• 4  garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 2  tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2  cups half-and-half
•  salt and cayenne
• 1 1⁄2 cups  grated romano cheese
• 1  cup  prepared basil pesto
• 1  lb  cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3  roma tomatoes, diced (plum)
• 8 -10  mushrooms, sliced (optional)

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat.
2. Saute onion until tender and translucent.
3. Stir in garlic and butter; saute until soft, about 1 minute.
4. Dissolve flour in half-and-half, then stir into butter/garlic mixture.
5. Season with salt and pepper; simmer 4 minutes, stirring constantly.
6. Add cheese; stir until melted.
7. Stir in pesto. Add shrimp, mushrooms and tomatoes.
8. Cook 4 minutes or until heated through.
9. Toss with pasta and coat evenly.