Shrimp Pasta Bake

  • I made this last night - it's from the new "Taste of Home" magazine. It is great!

    12 ounces uncooked vermacelli
    1 medium green pepper, chopped
    5 green onions, chopped
    6 cloves garlic, minced
    6 Tablespoons olive oil (or Smart Balance or other acceptable oil)
    2 Tablespoons ww flour
    2 pounds deveined peeled, cooked medium shrimp
    1 teaspoon celery salt
    1/8 teaspoon pepper
    1 pound rf velveeta
    1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
    1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
    1 Tablespoon grated parmesean cheese

    Cook vermacelli according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skilled, saute the green pepper, onions and garlic in oil until tender. Gradually stir in the flour until blended. Stir in the shripm, celery salt and pepper; cook, uncovered over medium heat 5-6 minutes or until heated through.

    In a microwave safe bowl, combine the velveeta, tomatoes and mushrooms, Microwave on high 3-4 minutes or until cheese is meleted, stirring occasionally. Add to shrimp mixture. Drain vermacelli, stir into skillet.

    Pour into a greast 9x13x2 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with the parmesean cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Makes 8 servings.

    Enjoy!
  • By the way, I used whole wheat vermacelli - forgot to include it - sorry!
  • Did they furnish the nutritional info on the recipe?
  • No, sorry, they didn't. I wish they had though.