Pesto Shrimp Pasta

Gather all the necessary components of your dish before commencing.

Fill a large container with water that has been lightly seasoned with salt and bring it to a vigorous boil. Introduce the linguine into the pot, stirring occasionally until it reaches your desired level of doneness. This should take around 8 to 10 minutes, at which point the pasta is cooked yet still retains some firmness in the center. Remove it from the heat and let it drain.

In a separate, larger cooking vessel, melt butter over medium heat. Combine this with heavy cream and add a pinch of pepper to taste. Stir the mixture constantly as it cooks for approximately 6 to 8 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Once your cream sauce has reached the desired consistency, stir in a generous amount of Parmesan cheese until it is fully incorporated. Add a handful of pesto to the sauce and continue cooking for another 3 to 5 minutes, allowing it to thicken further.

With your sauce now at the perfect consistency, add the shrimp and cook until they turn a delightful shade of pink. This should take around 5 minutes, at which point your dish is ready to be served.

Pour the hot sauce over a bed of linguine and serve immediately, relishing in the delightful flavors that your dish has to offer.