Shrimp Linguine with Tomatoes Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 (12 ounce) package linguine pasta
- ¼ pound bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 3 roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- ½ cup chopped green onions
- 1 cup half-and-half cream
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 pound cooked shrimp
- ¼ cup toasted pine nuts (optional)
Directions
step 1: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
step 2: Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
step 3: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic, basil, and oregano in oil for 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes and green onions, and saute for 3 minutes. Add bacon, half and half, Parmesan cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese. Cook until cheese is just melted. Stir in shrimp, and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
step 4: Serve sauce over pasta, and sprinkle with pine nuts.
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