This comforting dish combines the richness of a homemade garlic white sauce with the smoky crunch of bacon and the sweet tenderness of shrimp. The creamy sauce clings perfectly to the pasta shells, creating a satisfying texture that feels both indulgent and home-style. It is an excellent choice for weeknight dinners when you want something substantial yet relatively quick to prepare. The combination of garlic, parsley, and creamy milk sauce offers a balanced flavor profile that appeals to the whole family. Serve it warm with a side of crusty bread to soak up the extra sauce, making it a complete and delicious meal.
Sharon’S Yummy Pasta Dinner
Description
This comforting dish combines the richness of a homemade garlic white sauce with the smoky crunch of bacon and the sweet tenderness of shrimp. The creamy sauce clings perfectly to the pasta shells, creating a satisfying texture that feels both indulgent and home-style. It is an excellent choice for weeknight dinners when you want something substantial yet relatively quick to prepare. The combination of garlic, parsley, and creamy milk sauce offers a balanced flavor profile that appeals to the whole family. Serve it warm with a side of crusty bread to soak up the extra sauce, making it a complete and delicious meal.Ingredients
Directions
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Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until almost crisp.
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Drain bacon and lay on paper towels to remove excess grease.
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In the same skillet, sauté diced onions until translucent.
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Melt butter in a saucepan or double boiler.
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Add flour to melted butter and stir into a thick paste.
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Slowly add milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
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Add minced garlic and bring the mixture slowly to a boil.
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Continue cooking until the sauce is thick and smooth.
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Stir the cooked bacon and sautéed onions into the white sauce.
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Add chopped parsley and heat the sauce through.
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Cook pasta shells in a large pot of boiling water according to package directions.
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Drain pasta thoroughly and rinse with hot water.
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Allow pasta to drain for a few minutes, then shake off excess water.
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Melt a little butter in the pasta pot and return the pasta to it.
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Rinse and drain fresh shrimp, shaking off excess water.
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Add shrimp to the garlic white sauce mixture.
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Heat the sauce with shrimp until steaming but not boiling.
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Pour the sauce over the prepared pasta.
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Heat the pasta and sauce mixture over low heat until thoroughly warmed.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Garnish with sprigs of parsley or a shake of paprika.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 93.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.8g2%
- Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 0.7mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 17.8g6%
- Dietary Fiber 1.3g6%
- Sugars 0.4g
- Protein 3.5g8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Use fresh or frozen shrimp, ensuring they are thawed if frozen.
For the white sauce, you can use whole, skim, or canned milk. If using canned milk, cut it with an equal amount of water.
Garlic can be fresh, powdered, or preserved.
To avoid scorching the bottom of the pot, you can heat individual plates in the microwave while finishing the sauce on the stove.
Adjust the amount of bacon and shrimp based on preference; more bacon adds more smokiness.
