Basil Shrimp Pasta

13 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces pasta, uncooked (spaghetti, thin spaghetti, or fettucine)
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 (12 ounce) can 2% evaporated milk or (12 ounce) can fat-free evaporated milk
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 - 3/4 cup swiss cheese, Shredded
  • 1/2 - 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, Shredded
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined, Uncooked
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced or 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 cup roasted red pepper, Julienned

Directions

  1. 1
    Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. 2
    Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, saute the onion and garlic in oil until tender.
  3. 3
    Add flour, stirring until moistened, add milk, a little at a time, stirring constantly until smooth (works best with a whisk).
  4. 4
    Stir in the seasonings.
  5. 5
    Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  6. 6
    Reduce heat; add cheese and cook until melted and incorporated into sauce.
  7. 7
    Add shrimp, basil and roasted red peppers.
  8. 8
    Simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
  9. 9
    Drain pasta; place in a large bowl. Add shrimp mixture and toss to coat, or spoon pasta onto serving plates and serve shrimp mixture on top.
  10. 10
    Yield: 6 servings.

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