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Garlic Shrimp Angel Hair

8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
2 Tbsp butter, divided
4-1/2 tsp flour
2 cups half-and-half cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp prepared pesto sauce
2 Tbsp minced garlic, divided
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp hot pepper sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt 4-1/2 tsp butter over medium heat.
Stir in flour until smooth.
Gradually add cream.
Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, pesto sauce, 1 Tbsp garlic, worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper.
Keep warm over low heat.
In a large skillet, saute broccoli in remaining butter for 5 minutes.
Add shrimp and remaining garlic; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink.
Stir in the cream sauce.
Drain pasta; add to shrimp mixture and toss to coat.

Yield:  4 servings

(Quick Cooking - September/October 2004)