Prep Time::15 mins
Cook Time::15 mins
Total Time::30 mins
Servings::8
Ingredients
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1 pound linguine pasta
½ cup butter
2 cups heavy cream
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
⅓ cup pesto
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Directions
Gather ingredients together.
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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.
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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.
Stir Parmesan cheese into cream sauce until thoroughly mixed. Stir in pesto and cook until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.
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Stir in shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 5 minutes. Serve sauce over hot linguine.
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Serve hot and enjoy!
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Recipe Tip
This recipe is also great when made with crabmeat instead of shrimp.