Creamy Gruyere and Shrimp Pasta

Name: Creamy Gruyere and Shrimp Pasta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked cavatelli or 8 ounces orecchiette; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups 2% low-fat milk; 1 1/4 cups shredded gruyere cheese, divided; 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons dry white wine; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper; 2 cups frozen green peas, thawed; cooking spray; parsley sprig

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Recipe by LMillerRN

You may also make this dish with chicken. From Cooking Light.

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READY IN: 40mins

SERVES: 6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

8

ounces uncooked cavatelli or 8 ounces orecchiette
¹⁄₄

cup all-purpose flour
¹⁄₂

teaspoon salt
2

cups 2% low-fat milk
1 ¹⁄₄

cups shredded gruyere cheese, divided
1 ¹⁄₂

lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3

garlic cloves, minced
2

tablespoons dry white wine
¹⁄₄

teaspoon ground red pepper
2

cups frozen green peas, thawed
cooking spray
parsley sprig

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 375.
Cook pasta according to package directions.
Drain well.
Combine the flour and salt in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly with a whisk; bring to a boil.
Cook 1 minute or until slightly thick.
Remove from heat.
Stir in 3/4 cup cheese, stirring until melted.
Heat butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and garlic; saute 3 minutes. Stir in wine and pepper, and cook 1 minute or until shrimp is done.
Add pasta, shrimp mixture, and peas to cheese mixture, tossing well to combine.
Spoon the pasta mixture into a 13 X 9 inch baking dish lightly coated with cooking spray.
Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Bake at 375 for 20 minutes until cheese melts and begins to brown.
Garnish with parsley.
Serve immediately.