Ingredients for 4 servings:
1. 1 (16 ounce) package pasta, cooked as directed al dente, drained (linguine, penne, etc)
2. 2 tablespoons olive oil
3. 1 small onion, chopped
4. 4 garlic cloves, minced
5. 1/2 cup butter
6. 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
7. 2 cups half-and-half
8. salt and cayenne
9. 1 1/2 cups grated romano cheese
10. 1 cup prepared basil pesto
11. 1 lb cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
12. 3 roma tomatoes, diced (plum)
13. 8 -10 mushrooms, sliced
Directions:
1. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat.
2. Saute onion until tender and translucent.
3. Stir in garlic and butter; saute until soft, about 1 minute.
4. Dissolve flour in half-and-half, then stir into butter/garlic mixture.
5. Season with salt and pepper; simmer 4 minutes, stirring constantly.
6. Add cheese; stir until melted.
7. Stir in pesto. Add shrimp, mushrooms and tomatoes.
8. Cook 4 minutes or until heated through.
9. Toss with pasta and coat evenly.
Enjoy your meal!