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Sunday Shrimp Pasta Bake

Name: Sunday Shrimp Pasta Bake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Cajun, Mexican
Ingredients: 12 ounces uncooked vermicelli; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 5 green onions, chopped; 6 tablespoons butter, cubed; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 pounds cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 teaspoon celery salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed; 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained; 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained; 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 25 min.

Makes

8 servings

Pasta is popular in our home, so my favorite meal would almost have to have it in the main course. In this delicious casserole, pasta complements the shrimp our local fishermen bring in.

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Ingredients

12 ounces uncooked vermicelli
1 medium green pepper, chopped
5 green onions, chopped
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 pounds cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon celery salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Cook vermicelli according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute green pepper and onions in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Gradually stir in flour until blended. Stir in shrimp, celery salt and pepper; cook, uncovered, over medium heat 5-6 minutes or until heated through.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine process cheese, tomatoes and mushrooms. Microwave, uncovered, on high 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted, stirring occasionally. Add to shrimp mixture. Drain vermicelli; stir into skillet. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 558 calories, 25g fat (15g saturated fat), 281mg cholesterol, 1410mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 42g protein.

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