This Italian cheese is so versatile that it can be used in both sweet and savory recipes from cheesecakes to lasagnas.
Olive Garden's Shrimp Cristoforo
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serves/makes:
ready in:
under 30 minutes
under 30 minutes
ingredients
2 ounces fresh basil leaves
10 ounces butter, softened
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon grated Romano cheese
1 pound fresh linguine or angel hair pasta
1 pound medium shrimp, shelled
directions
Remove any large stems from basil and wash leaves. Shake off excess water and dry with paper towels. Place in food processor; with 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 until 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.
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nutrition data
718 calories, 42 grams fat, 58 grams carbohydrates, 27 grams protein per serving.
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