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Baked Gruyere and Shrimp Pasta

1. Thaw main package in fridge & thaw prawns by running under cold water just before making this meal.
2. Cook pasta in boiling salted water until just barely cooked (no longer crunchy in the middle, but still firm throughout).
3. Meanwhile, heat a large deep frying/saute pan on medium. Now add the flour and butter only. Stir quickly until the flour and butter have blended well and are simmering. SLOWLY add the milk mixture, a bit at a time, ensuring that the milk is completely mixed with the sauce before adding more milk. It is very important that the milk mixture be added slowly
4. Add just over half of the bag of cheese, stirring the cheese into the sauce. Let sauce simmer gently for 5 minutes, or until it starts to thicken.
5. Meanwhile, pour well-drained pasta into a 9×9 or similar size casserole dish. Sprinkle the peas and prawns evenly over the pasta. Pour the thickened sauce over everything. Top with the remaining Gruyere cheese.
6. Bake covered (with lid or foil) at 375°F degrees for 40 minutes or until bubbly.
7. Remove cover and bake 5 minutes more. Serve with salad.

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Capelli with Prawns in Creamy Tomato Sauce

Not necessary to thaw ahead of time!  Just before cooking, spread bags out on counter to thaw. Warm cream to room temp by placing sealed bag in bowl of hot tap water.  Thaw prawns in a strainer under cold water. Start a pot of salted water to boil for your pasta. Partially dry prawns with paper towel.  Preheat a wide pan over med–high heat.  Add oil/garlic to the pan (turning the bag inside out may make it easier to get contents out, or cut bag right off if still frozen).  Once garlic heats, add prawns.  Cook just until they’re pink on all sides, 2-4 minutes.  Stir in vermouth /tomato mixture, scraping brown bits from bottom of pan, and heat just to a simmer.  Add the cream.  Heat until thickened slightly, 2 to 4 minutes.  Take sauce off heat.  Add pasta to boiling water, STIR until pasta moves freely.   Cook angel hair pasta about 3 minutes. Drain pasta.  Immediately mix some sauce with pasta to prevent clumping.  Serve the sauce over the pasta.