Creamy Pesto Shrimp Pasta

INGREDIENTS

16 oz

linguine

1/2 cup

butter

1 tbsp

garlic (minced (optional - check your pesto sauce to see if it has garlic))

2 cups

heavy whipping cream

1/2 tsp

black pepper

1 pinch

salt (to taste)

1 tsp

fresh parsley ((optional) chopped)

1 cup

grated parmesan cheese

1/3 cup

pesto

1 lb

shrimp (peeled and devined, tail on)