Junkanoo Shrimp Pasta Bake

By: Kedra Holmes

The Cook Nook

Nassau, Bahamas


1/2 lb deveined & peeled shrimp

12 ounces of Farfalle Pasta

1 Stick of Unsalted Butter

1Cup shredded Mozarella cheese

3/4 Cup Parmesan cheese1/4 tsp. White pepperSalt to taste

1Tbsp. Garlic Powder

2 Cups Heavy cream

1/2 Cup Half n half

1 medium onion (minced)1 whole carrot (diced)

3 cloves of fresh garlic (minced)

1/4 medium green pepper

1 whole celery ribParsley  (fresh)

Directions:

In a medium saucepan bring 2 cups of water to a rolling boil.  Add salt to taste and pasta. Let boil 11 minutes or until tender.  Drain and set aside.
In a separate pan melt 1/4 stick of butter; add onions, garlic cloves, carrots, green peppers and celery.  Cook until carrots are tender.  Add shrimp and cook for about five to seven minutes.  Remove shrimp.  Add heavy cream, half n half, salt and white pepper to the vegetable mix. Bring to a boil; add butter, 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese and 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese.  Remove from heat and allow sauce to thicken.

Pre-heat oven to 350° for 25 minutes.

Grease a 9″ × 13″ baking pan and add pasta…spreading it evenly.  Add shrimp and top pasta with sauce and 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella.  Bake for 25 minutes.  Top with remaining parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh parsley.

Enjoy!

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