Shrimp With Pesto Cream

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package pasta, cooked as directed al dente, drained (linguine, penne, etc)

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups half-and-half
• salt and cayenne
• 1 1/2 cups grated romano cheese
• 1 cup prepared basil pesto
• 1 lb cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 roma tomatoes, diced (plum)
• 8-10 mushrooms, sliced (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat.

2. 2

   Saute onion until tender and translucent.

3. 3

   Stir in garlic and butter; saute until soft, about 1 minute.

4. 4

   Dissolve flour in half-and-half, then stir into butter/garlic mixture.

5. 5

   Season with salt and pepper; simmer 4 minutes, stirring constantly.

6. 6

   Add cheese; stir until melted.

7. 7

   Stir in pesto. Add shrimp, mushrooms and tomatoes.

8. 8

   Cook 4 minutes or until heated through.

9. 9

   Toss with pasta and coat evenly.