Recipe - Italian: Olive Garden Shrimp Cristoforo

BASIL BUTTER
2 ounce Fresh basil leaves (about
2 bunches
10 ounce Butter, softened
(2One half cubes)
1 teaspoon Minced garlic
One fourth teaspoon Salt
1/8 teaspoon Black pepper
3 tablespoon Grated parmesan cheese plus
additonal for garnish
1 tablespoon Grated romano cheese

REST OF DISH
1 pound Fresh Linguine or angel
hair pasta
1 pound Medium shrimp, shelled

Remove any large stems from basil and wash leaves. Shake off excess water
and dry with paper towel.

Place in food processor; ith blade attachment process until finely chopped.
Process in two batches if necessary to get a uniformly chopped basil.
Remove from processor and reserve.

Place butter in small mixer bowl. Using an electric mixer, whip butter
until pliable. Add garlic, salt, pepper, parmesan and romano cheeses, and
basil; mix unitol well incorporated. Basil butter can be used immediately
or stored covered in refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.

Cook pasta according to directions, drain well and keep warm. Melt basil
butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and saute' just until
done, about 2 to 3 minutes. Serve over hot cooked pasta. Pass freshly
grated parmesan cheese.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.

SOURCE: General Mills' Olive Garden Restaurant Chain.

Shared by Cate Vanicek

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