Cheddar Shrimp and Penne

Name: Cheddar Shrimp and Penne
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked penne pasta; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups 2% milk; 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 1 pound peeled and deveined cooked medium shrimp; 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 35 min. YIELD: 6 servings.

My wife and I take turns in the kitchen. When I created this creamy dish, it quickly became one of our favorites.—Brad Walker, Holt, Michigan

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked penne pasta
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups 2% milk
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 pound peeled and deveined cooked medium shrimp
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook the garlic in butter over medium heat for 1 minute. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in 1 cup of cheese until melted. Remove from the heat.
2. Drain pasta; add the pasta, shrimp and corn to cheese sauce. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish.
3. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 413 calories, 17g fat (10g saturated fat), 166mg cholesterol, 754mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein.

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