Linguine with Shrimp Pesto

Submitted by Marie

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

 

• 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

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.

Reviews

[HobbitMarley]

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!

 

[Aggee1010]

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!

 

[mammafishy]

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

 

[Aussie-In-California]

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!