Best Shrimp Linguini With Pesto Cream Sauce Recipes

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CREAMY PESTO SHRIMP LINGUINE



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This is a fantastic dish to impress friends with. They never suspect how easy it is to make. The pesto cream sauce makes it even more delectable than a typical Alfredo sauce.-Jessica Kempton, Logan, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces linguine
1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup prepared pesto
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook linguine according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute shrimp in butter until shrimp turn pink. Remove and set aside. Add cream to the pan; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, for 4-6 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally., Stir in the cheese, pesto and pepper until smooth. Return shrimp to the pan; heat through. Drain linguine; serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1000 calories, Fat 73g fat (41g saturated fat), Cholesterol 355mg cholesterol, Sodium 727mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 40g protein.

CREAMY PESTO SHRIMP



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One of our family's favorites, it's also great when made with crab meat instead of the shrimp.

Provided by Loretta Buffa

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound linguine pasta
½ cup butter
2 cups heavy cream
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
⅓ cup pesto
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguine pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in cream, and season with pepper. Cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Stir Parmesan cheese into cream sauce, stirring until thoroughly mixed. Blend in the pesto, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until thickened.
  • Stir in the shrimp, and cook until they turn pink, about 5 minutes. Serve over the hot linguine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646 calories, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 210.4 mg, Fat 42.5 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 24.3 g, Sodium 437.2 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

PESTO PASTA WITH SHRIMP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Pulse 3 cups fresh basil, 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts and 1 garlic clove in a food processor. Pulse in 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt and 2 tablespoons each grated Parmesan and olive oil until smooth. Cook 12 ounces bucatini; reserve 1/2 cup cooking water. Toss the pasta with the pesto, 1 pound steamed chopped asparagus, 8 ounces sauteed shrimp and the reserved cooking water. Top with toasted breadcrumbs.

SHRIMP LINGUINE WITH PESTO CREAM SAUCE



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For when your heart desires decadence, but your waistline won't allow the indulgence. A slimmed-down, healthier version of a high-fat favourite. Nice for a romantic dinner when both parties are trying to be good!

Provided by RBM9320

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb shrimp (precooked, peeled shrimp, remove tails)
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated skim milk
1/4 cup pesto sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup white wine
1/2 red onion, chopped
2 zucchini, diced
1/3 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped
3/4 lb whole wheat linguine, uncooked

Steps:

  • Put large pot (6 qt) of water on the stove (turned to med.).
  • Spray a non-stick 12" skillet with cooking spray, sauté onion and garlic for about 5 minutes.
  • Add zucchini, sauté another 5 minutes.
  • Add pasta to boiling water, cook according to package directions (about 9-11 minutes).
  • Add white wine to skillet, bring to a boil, reduce by half.
  • Add pesto to skillet, stir to mix.
  • Add evaporated milk and sundried tomatoes to skillet, bring to a simmer (try not to boil it).
  • Add pre-cooked shrimp to skillet, allow to heat through (about 3-4 minutes).
  • Serve sauce over linguine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581.6, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 242.4, Sodium 1283, Carbohydrate 84.1, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 15, Protein 46.8

PESTO CREAM SAUCE



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This absolutely combines the best ingredients to create a rich, velvety pesto sauce. It's sinfully delicious!

Provided by rosiella

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onion until tender and translucent. Stir in garlic and butter, and saute until garlic is soft and fragrant, about 1 minute. Dissolve flour in milk, then stir in. Season with salt and pepper, and simmer 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Add cheese, and stir until melted. Stir in pesto. Add shrimp, mushrooms and tomatoes. Cook 4 minutes, or until heated through. Toss with pasta until evenly coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 677.2 calories, Carbohydrate 52.2 g, Cholesterol 154.9 mg, Fat 38.3 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 33.6 g, SaturatedFat 16.6 g, Sodium 738.2 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

CHICKEN PESTO WITH PASTA



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Prepared sauce accents this warm chicken pesto pasta. Keep pesto in the freezer for the next time you have leftover chicken. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (16 ounces) cellentani or spiral pasta
2 cups cubed rotisserie chicken
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 container (7 ounces) prepared pesto
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook pasta according to package directions; drain and return to pan. Stir in chicken, tomatoes and pesto; heat through. Sprinkle with pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 239mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

LINGUINE WITH SHRIMP PESTO



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Make and share this Linguine with Shrimp Pesto recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Marie

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb linguine
6 tablespoons butter
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/3 cup pesto sauce
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  • Add linguine pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  • Stir in cream, and season with pepper.
  • Cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Stir Parmesan cheese into cream sauce, stirring until thoroughly mixed.
  • Blend in the pesto, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until thickened.
  • Stir in the shrimp, and cook until they turn pink, about 5 minutes.
  • Serve over the hot linguine.

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