Pesto Cream Sauce

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This creamy pesto sauce is a combination of the best ingredients to create a rich, velvety, and delicious sauce!

Submitted by rosiella
Updated on February 25, 2023
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

  • 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

  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.

    drained pasta

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  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.

    sauteed garlic and onion in oil

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  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.

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  4. Add pasta and toss until evenly coated.

    shrimp pasta with cream pesto sauce

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

677 Calories
38g Fat
52g Carbs
34g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 677
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 38g 49%
Saturated Fat 17g 83%
Cholesterol 155mg 52%
Sodium 738mg 32%
Total Carbohydrate 52g 19%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 34g 67%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 573mg 44%
Iron 5mg 26%
Potassium 618mg 13%

* 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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