Creamy Shrimp And Pasta - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 ounces whole wheat pasta
1 cup chicken broth
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup skim milk
3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
1 lb cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups green beans, trimmed
1/4 cup red pepper, chopped
kosher salt, to taste
parmesan cheese (optional)

Preparation

Prepare pasta according to package directions. In the last three minutes add green beans. Drain all together.
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine the broth, onion, garlic, red pepper (if using fresh), thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
In a measuring cup, whisk together the milk and flour until smooth. Whisk into the broth mixture. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes, or until the mixture thickens and begins to boil. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
Add the shrimp (along with snow peas and roasted red peppers if you opt for the original recipe). Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes, or until the shrimp is heated through.
Toss the pasta and bean mixture with sauce, season to taste with kosher salt, and serve immediately. Garnish with fresh parmesan cheese, if desired.