Shrimp With Pesto Cream Recipe

Name: Shrimp With Pesto Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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)

Servings: persons

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)

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.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Shrimp With Pesto Cream falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Shrimp With Pesto Cream

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