Pesto Pasta with Grilled Shrimp

by Trisha Kruse
(Eagle, Idaho )

This is a quick version of my old family recipe. Nonna made it with home made pesto sauce – always! Although I often make my own sauce and freeze it, when I run out I buy a good quality prepared pesto sauce just so I can have this dish when basil is out of season. Nonna would have fits – but I think it’s pretty darn good!

INGREDIENTS

8 ounces linguine pasta, uncooked

2 teaspoons butter

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 pound medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

1/3 cup prepared pesto sauce

Salt and pepper to taste

1/4 cup parmesan cheese

PREPARATION

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook linguine until al dente, 10-12 minutes.

Drain well and add 1 tablespoon butter, keep warm.

Meanwhile heat a large skillet over medium/high heat and add olive oil and swirl to coat.

Add shrimp and toss in hot oil until barely pink, 3-4 minutes.

Makes 4 servings