Cheesy Shrimp Pasta (Printable Version)
# What You’ll Need:
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16 ounces of twisted cavatappi noodles.
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6 tablespoons of butter, split in portions.
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1 teaspoon of powdered garlic.
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1 teaspoon of dried onion powder.
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1 teaspoon of spicy cayenne.
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1 teaspoon of chunky kosher salt.
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½ teaspoon of ground black pepper.
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¼ cup of all-purpose flour.
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4 cups of creamy half and half.
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12 ounces of nutty gruyere cheese.
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12 ounces of sharp white cheddar.
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2 pounds of peeled raw shrimp.
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¾ cup of crunchy panko crumbs.
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2 tablespoons of grated parmesan.
# Steps To Make It:
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Heat oven to 400°F. Boil pasta until just firm. Shred all the cheeses.
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Melt butter and cook spices until fragrant, then blend in flour for a roux. Slowly pour in half and half, stirring until it gets thick.
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Mix in half your shredded cheese, fold in the cooked pasta and raw shrimp. Dump everything into your baking dish.
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Stir melted butter with breadcrumbs and parmesan. Sprinkle the rest of your cheese on top, then add your breadcrumb mix.
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Pop in the oven for 20-25 minutes until it's bubbling and the top turns golden. Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.
# Extra Notes:
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You can easily cut this recipe in half.
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Add more or less cayenne depending on how spicy you want it.
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You can make two smaller batches - one with shrimp and one without.