Shrimp Pasta Bake

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 12 ounces uncooked vermicelli
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 5 green onions, chopped
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 tablespoons butter, cubed
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 lbs medium shrimp, deveined, peeled & cooked
• 1 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 lb process cheese, cubed (velveeta)
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
• 1 (4 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces, drained
• 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 cook vermicelli according to package directions.
• 2 meanwhile, in a large skillet saute the green pepper, onions and garlic in butter intil tender. gradually stir in flour until blended. stir in the shrimp, celery salt and pepper; cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes or until heated through.
• 3 in a microwave-safe bowl, combine the process cheese, tomatoes and mushrooms. microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 to 4 minutes or until cheese is melted, stirring occasionally. add to shrimp mixture. drain vermicelli; stir into skillet.
• 4 pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. sprinkle with parmesan cheese. bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through.