PASTA QUESADILLA

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I can't remember what website I first found this on... but its definitely different and easy. I prefer chicken but I've posted the recipe as I originally found it.

Provided by jovigirl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces dry pasta
2 cups grated monterey jack cheese
4 ounces diced green chilies
1 cup diced green onion
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons crushed garlic
salt
pepper
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 lb clean raw shrimp
1/4 cup oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice, plus
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 cup minced cilantro

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in boiling water; drain; reserve. Mix cheese with chilies, green onions, mayonnaise, garlic, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes; reserve. Saute shrimp in oil until opaque (3 minutes). Remove. To same pan add pasta and cheese mixture. Cook on low heat until cheese melts and pasta is coated. Stir in shrimp, lemon juice and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 795.7, Fat 43.5, SaturatedFat 14.5, Cholesterol 230.7, Sodium 1022.7, Carbohydrate 55.3, Fiber 3, Sugar 4.8, Protein 45.5

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