Basil Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Name: Basil Shrimp Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

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

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.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces pasta, uncooked (spaghetti, thin spaghetti, or fettucine), 1/2 cup onion, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 2 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Basil Shrimp Pasta falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Basil Shrimp Pasta

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