Shrimp Linguine Alfredo

Ingredients

• 1 (12 ounce) package linguine pasta
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 4 tablespoons diced onion
• 4 teaspoons minced garlic
• 40 small shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 sprigs fresh parsley
• 4 slices lemon, for garnish

Procedure

• Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente; drain.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan. Saute onion and garlic over medium heat until tender. Add shrimp; saute over high heat for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in half-and-half. Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens.
• Place pasta in a serving dish, and cover with shrimp sauce. Sprinkle with black pepper and Parmesan cheese. Garnish with parsley and lemon slices.