Pesto Cream Sauce
Description
Rich and creamy pesto sauce with shrimp, mushrooms, tomatoes, and basil is served over hot linguine pasta for a delicious weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 small onion, chopped
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8 cloves garlic, sliced
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1/2 cup butter
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 cups milk
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1 pinch salt
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1 pinch pepper
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1 1/2 cups grated Romano cheese
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1 cup prepared basil pesto
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1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
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20 mushrooms, chopped
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3 roma (plum) tomato, diced
Directions
1
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in linguine and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until tender and translucent. Stir in garlic and butter; sauté until garlic is soft and fragrant, about 1 minute.
3
Dissolve flour in milk; stir into onion mixture. Season with salt and pepper; simmer for 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Add cheese and stir until melted. Stir in pesto. Add shrimp, mushrooms, and tomatoes; cook for 4 minutes, or until heated through.
4
Add pasta and toss until evenly coated.