Shrimp Orzo Pesto

Ingredients

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

1. 1
   Gather ingredients together.
2. 2
   Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in linguine and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
3. 3
   Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in cream and season with pepper; cook, stirring constantly, for 6 to 8 minutes.
4. 4
   Stir Parmesan cheese into cream sauce until thoroughly mixed. Stir in pesto and cook until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.
5. 5
   Stir in shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 5 minutes. Serve sauce over hot linguine.
6. 6
   Serve hot and enjoy!