Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup parmesan cheese (from the can)
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup milk (plus more if sauce is too thick)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 8 ounces small seashell pasta (or your favourite, vermicelli is good)
- 1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables (your choice)
- 1 (16 ounce) package frozen cooked shrimp, thawed, tails removed
- 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted (optional)
How to Make
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Step 1: Start a large pot of lightly salted water boiling.
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Step 2: In another saucepan, combine cream cheese, parmesan, butter, 1/2 cup milk, garlic, pepper and parsley over medium heat until well blended, stirring occasionally.
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Step 3: Microwave vegetables until heated through, about 5 minutes; drain.
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Step 4: Add pasta to boiling water and cook 8 minutes, or until al dente; drain and keep warm.
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Step 5: Add shrimp and vegetables to cream cheese mixture; cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until shrimp is heated through (about 10 minutes).
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Step 6: Combine pasta and sauce; toss gently to coat.
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Step 7: If using, reserve a handful of pine nuts for garnish; add the rest of them to the pot and stir to combine.
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Step 8: Sprinkle remaining pine nuts over individual servings on plates.
We hope you enjoy this recipe!
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