Shrimp and Pasta Cheddar Alfredo

Category

Seafood

Servings

6

The combination of reduced-fat milk, Cabot Lite50 Sharp Cheddar and Cabot Cream Cheese make this shrimp pasta alfredo recipe one you can indulge in. Need it to come together quickly? Just use cooked shrimp and you’re all set for enjoying a fancy dinner on a weeknight without the fuss. Share the recipe on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and Twitter with your family and friends.

Ingredients

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour

  • 1½ cups reduced-fat (2%) milk

  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups hot cooked linguine (about 8 ounces uncooked pasta)

  • 1 ½ pounds peeled and deveined cooked shrimp
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning

Directions

  1. MELT butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently. Whisk in flour until well blended and then gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk.
  2. BRING mixture to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 3 to 5 minutes, or until mixture thickens, whisking frequently. Reduce heat and add Cabot Cream Cheese, stirring until well blended. Gradually whisk in 1 cup of cheddar and salt, stirring until well blended.
  3. TOSS sauce with the hot pasta and cooked shrimp. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar and seasoning and enjoy immediately.

Nutrition

Nutrition

per serving
Calories
420
Amount/Serving % Daily Value
Fat
13.5 grams
20%
Saturated Fat
7 grams
35%
Sodium
870 milligrams
36%
Cholesterol
265 milligrams
88%
Carbs
33 grams
11%
Fiber
3.5 grams
12%
Protein
44 grams
Calcium
360 milligrams
35%
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Recipe Tips

*Can’t get enough pasta and shrimp? Be sure to try this Linguine Rosa with Shrimp. As a co-operative of over 800 farm families, Cabot is dedicated to creating the highest quality products and recipes that best showcase the fresh flavors of our products. Please share your thoughts on this Alfredo Shrimp Pasta after you’ve made it by rating and reviewing the recipe.

Cheese As You Please

Our naturally-aged cheddars have 0g of lactose per serving! So go ahead, dig in.

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