Shrimp & Macaroni Casserole

Name: Shrimp & Macaroni Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni; 1 large egg, beaten; 1/4 cup half-and-half cream; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 pound uncooked shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped; 3/4 cup chopped fresh spinach

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.

Makes

3 servings

Mac and cheese goes upscale in this deliciously cheesy variation. The shrimp gives a unique twist to this popular standard. —Michael Cohen, Los Angeles, California

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Ingredients

1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 pound uncooked shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped
3/4 cup chopped fresh spinach

Directions

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the egg, cream and butter; set aside. Drain macaroni; transfer to another bowl. Add the Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, garlic, salt, pepper and reserved egg mixture to the macaroni; toss to coat. Stir in shrimp and spinach.
Transfer to a 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 371 calories, 21g fat (12g saturated fat), 175mg cholesterol, 671mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein.

Shrimp & Macaroni Casserole

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