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Pesto Cream Sauce

Pesto Cream Sauce

Cost $15, save $12

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 30 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Pasta

    • 1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta

  • Vegetables

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 🧅 1 small onion, chopped
    • 🧄 8 cloves garlic, sliced
    • 🍄 20 mushrooms, chopped
    • 🍅 3 roma (plum) tomato, diced

  • Dairy

    • 🧈 ½ cup butter
    • 🥛 2 cups milk
    • 🧀 1 ½ cups grated Romano cheese

  • Seasonings

    • 🧂 1 pinch salt
    • 1 pinch pepper

  • Condiments

    • 1 cup prepared basil pesto

  • Protein

    • 🍤 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • Baking Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

STEPS

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.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

677

Calories

  • 34
    Protein
  • 52
    Carbs
  • 38
    Fats

💡 For a more intense flavor, use extra fresh basil for the pesto.To save time, pre-chop vegetables and pre-cook shrimp ahead of time.Serve with a side salad and garlic bread for a complete meal.