CHEDDAR SHRIMP AND PENNE

Cheddar Shrimp and Penne image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

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. , Drain pasta; add the pasta, shrimp and corn to cheese sauce. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. , Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 166mg cholesterol, Sodium 754mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.