Creamy Pesto Shrimp With Pasta

Since I haven't kept up my end of the bargain, I'm playing "catch up" now with the recipes! Like I said, "Winter is Coming" and this is the time of year where I like to have something warm and hearty for dinner when I come home from a long day at work. I also want it to be easy, quick and delicious! Honestly, is that too much to ask? Anyway, this is a hit!!! Try it, you'll like it. If you have the time, or the inclination, you can make your own Pesto, it's super easy! Here we go!

Ingredients:

1 Lb. Linguine or Thick Spaghetti Pasta
1/4 Cup of Butter
2 Cups of Heavy Cream ( You can use Half & Half instead to "lighten" it up )
1 Cup Grated Parmesan or Romano Cheese
1/3 Cup Pesto (Store bought or home made works fine)
1 Lb. Shrimp, peeled, deveined and cleaned (You can use any size shrimp you prefer)

Directions:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions (8-10 minutes typically) or until al dente, drain and set aside.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat, and slowly stir in cream. Season with black pepper to your taste and cooke for about 6-8 minutes, stirring constantly.

Mix cheese into the cream sauce, stirring continually until thoroughly mixed, then blend in pesto and cook on medium-low for another 3-5 minutes.

Add shrimp to skillet, mix well with cream sauce and cook until shrimp turns pink, approximately 5 minutes. Serve over hot linguine and top with a little more cheese.

Enjoy with warm bread or a salad!

Bon Apetit! Buon Apetito! Buen Provecho! Douzo Meshiagare!