Creamy Pesto Linguini with Shrimp

By bklynmommy

Ingredients

• 1 (16 oz) pkg. of linguine pasta
• 1/2 c. onion, chopped
• 1/4 c. garlic, minced
• 1/2 c. butter
• 2 c. milk
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 1/2 c. grated Parmesan or Romano cheese (or use both!)
• 3/4 c. of pesto
• 1 lb.of cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 roma tomatos, diced
• 2-3 Tbs. flour
• a couple of splashes of olive oil for cooking

Details

Adapted from dailydishrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cook your pasta in a boiling pot of water for 8-10 minutes, drain.

In a skillet on the stove, add a few splashes of olive oil and saute your onion over medium heat until it is translucent.

Stir in your garlic and your butter, and saute it for about a minute or so.

Get your measuring cup of milk and dissolve a couple of pinches of flour into it. Stir well. Add the salt and pepper to the milk and flour. Now pour the whole thing into the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly.

Add your Parmesan or Romano Cheese and stir until completely melted.

Next, stir in the pesto, tomatoes and shrimp. Cook for another 4-5 minutes.

Toss with your linguini and you're good to go. Ready in minutes but tastes like it took hours.