SUNDAY SHRIMP PASTA BAKE

SUNDAY SHRIMP PASTA BAKE image

Categories Pasta

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

12 ounces uncooked vermicelli
1 medium green pepper, chopped
5 green onions, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 pounds cooked shrimp, peeled and
deveined
1 teaspoon celery salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pound process cheese (eg. Velveeta),
cubed
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with
green chilies, drained
1 (4 ounce) can mushroom stems and
pieces, drained
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

DIRECTIONS: 1. Cook vermicelli according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the green pepper, onions and garlic in butter until tender. Gradually stir in flour until blended. Stir in the shrimp, celery salt and pepper; cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 5-6 minutes or until heated through. 2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the process cheese, tomatoes and mushrooms. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted, stirring occasionally. Add to shrimp mixture. Drain vermicelli; stir into skillet. 3. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.