Creamy Pesto Alfredo With Shrimp and Linguini

1. 1

   Boil large pot of lightly salted water.

2. 2

   Add pasta and cook 8-10 minutes or to preferred texture.

3. 3

   In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.

4. 4

   Stir in cream and season with pepper.

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   Cook 6-8 minutes, stirring constantly.

6. 6

   Stir in Parmesan cheese into cream sauce (if you grate the cheese yourself, a half cup is plenty, if you use pre-grated cheese you may want to use a cup.

7. 7

   It can be added later).

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   Stir until thoroughly mixed.

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   Blend in pesto and cook 3-5 minutes, until thickened.

10. 10

    If it needs thickening add the cornstarch and some more cheese.

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    The sauce will thicken some when added to pasta so aim for a thickened liquid (like agave syrup).

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    Stir in shrimp and cook until pink, about 5 minutes.

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    Serve over hot linguine

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.