Creamy Pesto Shrimp Linguine
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.
This is a fantastic dish to impress friends with. They never suspect how easy it is to make. The pesto cream sauce makes it even more delectable than a typical Alfredo sauce.—Jessica Kempton, Logan, Utah
Ingredients
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8 ounces linguine
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1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1/4 cup butter, cubed
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2 cups heavy whipping cream
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1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1/3 cup prepared pesto
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
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1.
Cook linguine according to package directions.
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2.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute shrimp in butter until shrimp turn pink. Remove and set aside. Add cream to the pan; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, for 4-6 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
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3.
Stir in the cheese, pesto and pepper until smooth. Return shrimp to the pan; heat through. Drain linguine; serve with sauce.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup linguine with 1 cup sauce: 1000 calories, 73g fat (41g saturated fat), 355mg cholesterol, 727mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 40g protein.
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