Basil Shrimp Pasta

Submitted by Sweet Diva MJ

"This is what my DH referred to as a bad meal gone good....it began as a light and healthy recipe I found in a magazine and after I made the sauce, it was so bad that I threw it out and started over. I changed it so much that it only bears a faint resemblance to the original. This is the result, not quite as healthy as the original - but it tastes a lot better! I have made it many times over the years - but never wrote it down until now ! So...here ya go! Hope you like it as much as my DH and kids do. :)"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 6

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

Reviews

[HomeMommy]

This was ok, but I don't think we'll make it again. It just seemed like it was missing something, but I can't put my finger on what it is. Thanks though...