Angel Hair Pasta with Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli

Ingredients

Contains: milk, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish (auto-detected from the ingredients and method; we can miss things, so check labels)

• 1 (12 ounce) package angel hair pasta
• 2 1/2 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 1/2 tablespoons pesto
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
• 1 dash hot sauce
• 1/2 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets, thawed
• 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 cloves garlic, minced

Directions

Method written by CompKitchen from the ingredient list. Not the original author's method, not kitchen-tested.

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 1 teaspoon of the salt. Add the angel hair pasta and cook until al dente, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the frozen broccoli florets during the last 2 minutes, then drain well and set aside.

2. Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer, season with a pinch of the remaining salt, and cook 1 to 2 minutes per side until opaque and they reach 145°F (63°C). Transfer to a plate.

3. Add 3 cloves of the minced garlic to the same skillet and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the drained broccoli and cook about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cover to keep warm.

4. Melt the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the remaining 3 cloves of minced garlic and cook 30 seconds. Whisk in the flour and cook 1 minute.

5. Slowly whisk in the milk and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring, 3 to 4 minutes until thickened. Stir in the white pepper, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and the remaining salt.

6. Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the pesto, Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley until smooth. Add the pasta, shrimp, and broccoli, and toss gently until everything is coated. Serve immediately.