Spaghetti With Shrimp And Fresh Basil - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. chopped onion
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
3/4 c. firmly packed fresh basil leaves, chopped
1/2 c. dry white vermouth or wine
2 Tbsp. roux
1 Tbsp. tomato paste
1 c. whipping cream
1 lb. raw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
salt and pepper to taste
1 pkg. classic spaghetti noodles, cooked and drained
freshly grated parmesan cheese

Preparation

In dutch oven, over medium heat, cook onion and garlic in 1 Tbsp. butter until tender. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in vermouth. Cook 8 minutes or until mixture is reduced by 1/3. Stir in Roux and tomato paste; cook 5 minutes.