Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked cavatelli or 8 ounces orecchiette
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups 2% low-fat milk
  • 1 1/4 cups shredded gruyere cheese, divided
  • 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons dry white wine
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 2 cups frozen green peas, thawed
  • cooking spray
  • parsley sprig

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Drain well.
  • Combine the flour and salt in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly with a whisk; bring to a boil.
  • Cook 1 minute or until slightly thick.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in 3/4 cup cheese, stirring until melted.
  • Heat butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and garlic; saute 3 minutes. Stir in wine and pepper, and cook 1 minute or until shrimp is done.
  • Add pasta, shrimp mixture, and peas to cheese mixture, tossing well to combine.
  • Spoon the pasta mixture into a 13 X 9 inch baking dish lightly coated with cooking spray.
  • Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake at 375 for 20 minutes until cheese melts and begins to brown.
  • Garnish with parsley.
  • Serve immediately.