PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH SHRIMP 
12 oz. pkg. fettuccine
3 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. finely chopped onion
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 lbs. cooked lg. shrimp
2 tbsp. butter
1 1/2 c. whipping cream
2/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. salt
Dash of pepper
5 c. broccoli flowerets, cooked, drained

Cook fettuccine in salted water to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; rinse with hot water. Meanwhile, in large skillet melt 3 tablespoons butter; saute onion and garlic until tender. Add shrimp; saute 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Remove shrimp from skillet; keep warm. Add 2 tablespoons butter and cream to skillet; heat until butter melts. Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.

In large saucepan, combine fettuccine, broccoli and cream mixture; cook gently until thoroughly heated. Place fettuccine mixture on warm serving platter; spoon shrimp over top. 6 to 8 servings.

TIP: If desired, shrimp can be butterflied by making a lengthwise cut through outer edge of shrimp.

recipe reviews
Pasta Primavera with Shrimp
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 Debbie (New Hampshire) says:
Great recipe. Used peas, mushrooms and asparagus which I sauteed with the butter (added 2 more tbsp.), garlic and onion (instead of the broccoli) and it was excellent. Also added a bit of dried dill and I highly recommend squeezing a lemon wedge over each serving.
   #62284
 Gary Constable (New York) says:
I just wanted to let you know that this recipe is fantastic and has become one of my favorites. It tastes like a restaurant dish made right at home. Thanks so much.

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