Easy Shrimp and Pasta

Ingredients 

• 1 pound Linguine Pasta
• 2 Tablespoon Butter
• 6 clove Garlic, chopped
• 2 Beefsteak Tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup Pasta Water
• 1/4 cup Basil, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Sugar
• 1/2 cup Pesto
• 2 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
• 1/2 cup Half and Half
• 1 pound Shrimp

Directions 

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
2. Melt butter in large pan over medium low. Add garlic and saute 1 minute until fragrant but not burnt. 
3. Add tomatoes, pasta water, basil, salt, and sugar to the pan. Cover and cook 5 minutes.
4. Remove lid from pan and stir in pesto and tomato paste, mixing until smooth. Stir in half and half. Heat 2-3 minutes to allow sauce to come together. 
5. Add shrimp, cook covered 5 minutes or until the shrimp is cooked through.  Remove lid and stir in pasta. Mix until the pasta is coated well with the sauce. 
6. Serve and Enjoy!

Nutrition

Servings: 6

Calories: 488

Fat: 20.2

Carbs: 48.4

Fiber: 0.9

Protein: 28.7