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Sunday 17 July 2011

Angel Hair Pasta with Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli

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

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Melt 1.5 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes. Slowly stir in milk and cream; simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened.
Stir in pesto, parsley, garlic, Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon salt, white pepper, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce.
Reduce heat to low and allow to a simmer.

Meanwhile, place broccoli in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, about 2 to 6 minutes. Drain.

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet. Sauté shrimp, garlic and 1 teaspoon salt for 5 minutes or until shrimp are pink.

In a large bowl, toss pasta, shrimp and broccoli; pour sauce over and serve.

Magickal Correspondences of the Ingredients
Parsley: Power, Strength, Lust, Purification, and Prosperity
Milk: Goddess Energies, Nurturing
Garlic: Healing, Protection, Banishing, Purification
Shellfish (Shrimp): Water energies, Abundance
Broccoli: Protection, Abundance.

If you have another association with the listed ingredients use those instead remember every magickal endeavors that you take on should come from your heart!

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