Shrimp Linguine With Pesto Cream Sauce

Submitted by RBM9320

"For when your heart desires decadence, but your waistline won't allow the indulgence. A slimmed-down, healthier version of a high-fat favourite. Nice for a romantic dinner when both parties are trying to be good!"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 lb shrimp (precooked, peeled shrimp, remove tails)
• 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated skim milk
• 1⁄4 cup pesto sauce
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup white wine
• 1⁄2 red onion, chopped
• 2 zucchini, diced
• 1⁄3 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped
• 3⁄4 lb whole wheat linguine, uncooked

directions

1. Put large pot (6 qt) of water on the stove (turned to med.).
2. Spray a non-stick 12" skillet with cooking spray, sauté onion and garlic for about 5 minutes.
3. Add zucchini, sauté another 5 minutes.
4. Add pasta to boiling water, cook according to package directions (about 9-11 minutes).
5. Add white wine to skillet, bring to a boil, reduce by half.
6. Add pesto to skillet, stir to mix.
7. Add evaporated milk and sundried tomatoes to skillet, bring to a simmer (try not to boil it).
8. Add pre-cooked shrimp to skillet, allow to heat through (about 3-4 minutes).
9. Serve sauce over linguine.

Reviews

[suemodikoane]

This was a really authentic tasting dish and it also was very attractive.<br/><br/>I think this would make a great dinner party dish if you needed to impress your guests!