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Shrimp With Pesto Cream
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 50 Minutes
Servings: 4
Great results for a stovetop dish.
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)
Directions:
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.
By RecipeOfHealth.com