This creamy pesto shrimp pasta is perfect for weeknight dinners and is one of our family’s favorites.
Ingredients
- 1 pound linguine pasta
- ½ cup butter
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup pesto
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Directions
Step 1
Gather ingredients together.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in cream and season with pepper; cook, stirring constantly, for 6 to 8 minutes.
Step 4
Stir Parmesan cheese into cream sauce until thoroughly mixed. Stir in pesto and cook until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 5
Stir in shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 5 minutes. Serve sauce over hot linguine.
Step 6
Serve hot and enjoy!
Tips
This recipe is also great when made with crabmeat instead of shrimp.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 646 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat43g | 54% |
Saturated Fat24g | 122% |
Cholesterol210mg | 70% |
Sodium437mg | 19% |
Total Carbohydrate43g | 16% |
Dietary Fiber3g | 10% |
Total Sugars0g | |
Protein23g | |
Vitamin C2mg | 11% |
Calcium254mg | 20% |
Iron4mg | 22% |
Potassium217mg | 5% |
*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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