Tillamook Elegant Monterey & Shrimp Mac & Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 ounces rotini pasta
3 tablespoons butter
1 garlic clove, minced (1 tsp from a jar)
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups whole milk
1 1/4 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 1/4 cups monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded
1 cup cooked small shrimp, peeled
1 cup quartered artichoke heart, diced
1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained
1 teaspoon lemon zest (can substitute 2 tsp. lemon juice)

Preparation

Cook pasta according to directions on package and drain.
In medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Remove from heat.
Stir in flour and salt until flour is no longer white.
Gradually stir in milk and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
Cook one minute more when boiling (still stirring). Will start to thicken.
Remove from heat and add remaining ingredients.
Stir in pasta and enjoy!