Pesto Cream Sauce Recipe

Prep Time::30 mins

Cook Time::20 mins

Total Time::50 mins

Servings::8

Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 small onion, chopped

8 cloves garlic, sliced

½ cup butter

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 cups milk

1 pinch salt

1 pinch pepper

1 ½ cups grated Romano cheese

1 cup prepared basil pesto

1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined

20 mushrooms, chopped

3 roma (plum) tomato, diced

Directions

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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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.

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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.

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Add pasta and toss until evenly coated.

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