Fettuccine with Broccoli Pesto and Shrimp

What could be more prefect for a quick  light dinner  than a meal that comes together in less than an hour, and a family favorite?

I like quick recipes for family dinners that doesn’t have me running to the store for ingredients only used in one or two recipes.

This simple recipe is one of my favorites, not only does it have a lot of my favorite flavors it puts broccoli in a whole new light, pesto.

It’s similar to the old classic basil pesto, using  broccoli  as the main ingredient,  for a new taste experience.

Here’s a side note pine nuts can be pricey, so you can use walnuts, almonds or a combination of all three for the same

nutty texture and flavor. I find it doesn’t change the flavor of the pesto much since broccoli is the prevailing flavor and it’s delirious.

I hope you try this and the part I like  best…..Let me know how you liked it!!!! Enjoy restaurant style cooking at home

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients

1 Lbs. egg fettuccine

I Lbs large shrimp

1 Lbs steamed broccoli florets

1 cup parmesan cheese

1 cup pine nuts

1 cup chopped spinach

1 cup olive oil

1 bunch Italian parsley and basil

1 cup heavy whipping cream

1/2 stick butter

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 Tbs  chopped garlic

Instruction

Make the broccoli pesto

In a food processor blend the steamed broccoli and next  six ingredients

Melt butter in sautee pan add onion, garlic and heavy whipping cream

simmer until thickens about 10 minutes

add broccoli pesto simmer 15 minutes longer add shrimp last 5 minutes

Toss cooked fettuccine in sauce

Top with additional steamed broccoli and parmesan……. Enjoy!!!!!