My version of Penne Rustica
2 tablespoons of butter
2 frozen Dorot garlic cubes
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 cup low fat milk
1 cup mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Handful of Thai basil chopped
Sprig of fresh thyme
Several dashes of Trader Joe's smoked paprika
Salt and pepper
One package of Trader Joe's brown rice pasta
1/2 package of Trader Joe's frozen cooked shrimp
Heat butter and garlic in dutch oven. Add balsamic vinegar to heat through. Add milk, cheese, mustard and spices to the mixture. Stir all ingredients together until the cheese is melted completely.
In a separate pot cook pasta according to directions. When pasta is cooked and drained add to sauce mixture. Stir in shrimp and pour into baking dish. Top with mozarella cheese and smoked paprika. Bake at 350 for 15 - 20 minutes. Turn oven to broil to get the top brown and bubbly.
