Garlicy Pasta With Shrimp And Broccoli

Taken from my “Favorites” folder!

Servings 4

INGREDIENTS:

4 tablespoons butter, divided

1 1/2 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cup milk

1/2 cup heavy (33-35%) whipping cream

1 1/2 tablespoon prepared basil pesto

1 to 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

6 cloves garlic minced and divided (garlic lovers can use more)

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Tabasco sauce, to taste

1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1 pound uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined

2 cups broccoli florets, lightly steamed

1/2 pound angel hair pasta, cooked (or use as much as you like)

INSTRUCTIONS:———————————-

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt  2 tablespoons butter; stir in flour then cook, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes.

Slowly whisk milk and whipping cream into pan; simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened.

Stir in the prepared pesto, parsley, 3 cloves minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce into saucepan, season the sauce with salt and pepper; reduce heat to low and keep warm.

In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter; add shrimp and remaining 3 cloves minced garlic; sprinkle evenly with salt, and saute for 5 minutes or until shrimp are pink; do NOT overcook.

Mix in the 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese.

Toss the shrimp, broccoli, and cooked pasta together and pour sauce over top.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve with more fresh grated Parmesan cheese.

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