Basil Shrimp Pasta

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This is what my dh referred to as a bad meal gone good....it began as a light and healthy recipe i found in a magazine and after i made the sauce, it was so bad that i threw it out and started over. i changed it so much that it only bears a faint resemblance to the original. this is the result, not quite as healthy as the original - but it tastes a lot better! I have made it many times over the years - but never wrote it down until now ! so...here ya go! hope you like it as much as my dh and kids do. :)

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Steps

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Cook pasta according to package directions.

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Meanwhile , in a nonstick skillet , saute the onion and garlic in oil until tender.

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Add flour , stirring until moistened , add milk , a little at a time , stirring constantly until smooth.

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Stir in the seasonings.

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Bring to a boil.

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Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

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Reduce heat.

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Add cheese and cook until melted and incorporated into sauce.

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Add shrimp , basil and roasted red peppers.

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Simmer , uncovered , for 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.

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Drain pasta.

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Place in a large bowl.

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Add shrimp mixture and toss to coat , or spoon pasta onto serving plates and serve shrimp mixture on top.

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Yield: 6 servings.

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Ingredients

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pasta, onion, garlic cloves, butter, all-purpose flour, 2% evaporated milk, salt, pepper, swiss cheese, mozzarella cheese, shrimp, fresh basil, roasted red pepper