Shrimp & Pesto Cream Sauce

Ingredients List

• 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

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and stir to prevent sticking. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the pasta once it's cooked to your liking.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion until it's soft and translucent. Add garlic and butter, continuing to sauté for about 1 minute until the garlic becomes fragrant.

Mix flour into milk to dissolve, then stir the mixture into the onion blend. Season with salt and pepper, and let it simmer for 4 minutes, stirring continuously. Add the cheese and stir until it melts smoothly. Mix in the pesto. Then, add shrimp, mushrooms, and tomatoes, cooking for an additional 4 minutes or until everything is heated through.

Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce, ensuring it's well coated.

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