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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the broccoli and pasta.
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Once the water boils, add broccoli.
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Allow to blanch about 3-4 minutes.
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Remove from water with a slotted spoon and allow to cool slightly on a plate.
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(DO NOT shock in ice water.
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The broccoli will never get warm enough to eat once it is added to the pasta later on).
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Meanwhile, in a large pan (14 inch) melt butter over medium heat.
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Add oil, shrimp, and garlic.
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Saute until shrimp is mostly cooked through, about 2 minutes per side.
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Remove shrimp from pan, increase heat to medium-high, and add squash to pan.
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Allow to brown, stirring only once or twice, about 7 minutes.
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Transfer to place with broccoli.
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Wipe pan clean (deglaze with a bit of water first if necessary).
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Return pan to heat, add 2 cups of fat-free half & half, nutmeg, and white pepper, and bring to a simmer.
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Whisk together the regular half & half and cornstarch to create a slurry.
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Add slurry to pan, and continue to simmer until the sauce reaches a desired consistency; about 10 minutes.
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Turn off heat (do not remove yet) and stir in cheese.
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Cook pasta for the length given for al dente on package.
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Reserve about 1 cup of pasta cooking water.
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Combine pasta, shrimp, and vegetables in a large serving bowl.
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Use pasta water by the tablespoonful to loosen sauce if needed.
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Pour sauce over pasta, tossing to coat.
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Serve immediately.