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Creamy Shrimp and Pasta

Author: Diane Schmidt - createdbydiane.com

Ingredients

  • 1 lb penne pasta
  • 1 lb extra-large raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons old bay seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cups milk
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup finely grated romano cheese I used a Microplane grater, so the cheese is super fluffy, not packed in the measuring cup
  • fresh dill

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Heat a large cast-iron skillet on high add a teaspoon of oil.
  • Add in the shrimp and cook them on each side for a few minutes, they don't take long to cook.
  • Remove shrimp from skillet, you'll add them back in at the end.
  • Add 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet on medium-high heat, and whisk in the flour until combined.
  • Add in the old bay seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Then slowly add in the milk and whisk and cook until smooth, then add in 1 -/2 cups mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup romano cheese reserving the rest for the top to brown under the broiler.
  • Mix the pasta into the sauce and add back in the shrimp.
  • Top with remaining cheese and place skillet under the broiler on high for 2-3 minutes.
  • The cheese will brown, be sure to watch it so it doesn't burn.
  • Top with fresh dill and serve.