SHRIMP AND PASTA CHEDDAR ALFREDO
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups 2% reduced-fat milk
• 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) grated 50% reduced-fat Cabot sharp cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 ounce 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups hot cooked fettuccine (about 8 ounces uncooked pasta)
• 1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined cooked shrimp
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
Directions
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Whisk in flour until well blended. Gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 3 to 5 minutes or until mixture thickens, whisking frequently. Reduce heat and add cream cheese, stirring until well blended. Gradually whisk in 1 cup cheddar and salt, stirring until well blended.
Toss sauce with hot pasta and cooked shrimp. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar and seasoning; serve immediately.
Nutrition Analysis
Calories 338 , Total Fat 12g , Saturated Fat 7g , Sodium 972mg , Carbohydrates 30g , Dietary Fiber <1g , Protein 29g , Calcium 290mg
Recipe & photo courtesy of Cabot Creamery Cooperative
www.cabotcheese.com
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