Creamy Shrimp with Pesto and Pasta - ioanacooks

Ingredients

• 1 pound linguine or preferred pasta
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter or olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cracked red pepper flakes
• 1/3 cup pesto sauce, homemade or store-bought
• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, thawed if frozen
• Fresh torn basil, for garnish