Angel Hair Pasta with Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli
Description
Angel hair pasta is tossed with sauteed shrimp and steamed broccoli, and topped with a rich garlicky cream sauce.
Ingredients
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1 (12 ounce) package angel hair pasta
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2 1/2 tablespoons butter, divided
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1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 cups milk
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1 1/2 tablespoons pesto
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1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
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2 teaspoons salt, divided
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1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
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1 dash Worcestershire sauce
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1 dash hot sauce
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1/2 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets, thawed
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1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
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3 cloves garlic, minced
Directions
1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
2
Melt 1.5 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes. Slowly stir in milk and cream; simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened. Mix in pesto, parsley, 3 cloves minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon salt, white pepper, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce. Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer.
3
Meanwhile, place broccoli in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, about 2 to 6 minutes. Drain.
4
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet. Saute shrimp, remaining 3 cloves minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt for 5 minutes, or until shrimp are pink.
5
In a large bowl, toss pasta, shrimp and broccoli; pour sauce over and serve.