This makes the best cream sauce I’ve ever had. It’s a quick meal that is a sure way to impress company without the hassle.
Ingredients
- 1 (12 ounce) package angel hair pasta
- 2 ½ tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ tablespoons pesto
- 1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons salt, divided
- ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
- 1 dash hot sauce
- ½ (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets, thawed
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
Directions
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 5
In a large bowl, toss pasta, shrimp and broccoli; pour sauce over and serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 431 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat20g | 26% |
Saturated Fat10g | 49% |
Cholesterol145mg | 48% |
Sodium1139mg | 50% |
Total Carbohydrate40g | 14% |
Dietary Fiber3g | 12% |
Total Sugars5g | |
Protein24g | |
Vitamin C25mg | 127% |
Calcium195mg | 15% |
Iron4mg | 21% |
Potassium450mg | 10% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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