"In our home, holiday indulgence is all about pesto shrimp! This is our go-to dish for both Christmas Eve and Easter brunch. It also makes a wonderful appetizer before a prime rib dinner. For a pop of color, I sometimes add lightly sauteed diced red pepper. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 package (16 ounces) linguine
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4 cups half-and-half cream
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2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
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2 jars (12 ounces each) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained
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1 cup prepared pesto
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1 teaspoon pepper
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2 pounds uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
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Small fresh basil leaves, optional