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Easy Creamy Shrimp Pasta

Easy 30 minute pasta dish with shrimp and béchamel sauce.
Course Italian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Author Nancy P.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz shrimp thawed
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 16 oz box of thin spaghetti
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups of warm milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • sea salt

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add sea salt and spaghetti and cook for 6-7 minutes or till al dente.
  • In the meantime, place a medium size skillet on medium heat and add 4 tablespoons of butter and melt.
  • Add shrimp and garlic powder. Cook for 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • In a medium size sauce pan on medium heat add 4 tablespoons of butter and melt. Whisk in flour. Slowly whisk in milk and continue to stir till thick.
  • Add nutmeg and set aside.
  • When pasta is done, drain and return to pot. Pour white sauce over pasta and stir.
  • Pour shrimp and butter mixture over the pasta and mix well.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!