Creamy Shrimp And Pasta

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 ounces whole wheat pasta
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup skim milk
• 3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1 lb cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 cups green beans, trimmed
• 1/4 cup red pepper, chopped
• kosher salt, to taste
• parmesan cheese (optional)

Recipe

• 1 prepare pasta according to package directions. in the last three minutes add green beans. drain all together.
• 2 meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine the broth, onion, garlic, red pepper (if using fresh), thyme, salt, and black pepper. bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
• 3 in a measuring cup, whisk together the milk and flour until smooth. whisk into the broth mixture. reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes, or until the mixture thickens and begins to boil. cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
• 4 add the shrimp (along with snow peas and roasted red peppers if you opt for the original recipe). cook, stirring, for 3 minutes, or until the shrimp is heated through.
• 5 toss the pasta and bean mixture with sauce, season to taste with kosher salt, and serve immediately. garnish with fresh parmesan cheese, if desired.