Shrimp Alfredo

Shrimp Alfredo

8 oz. whole wheat pasta

2 tbs butter

2 tbs flour

2 cups milk

1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

salt and pepper

1 tbs olive oil

1 tbs garlic, minced

1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined

Boil pasta according to package directions.  In a medium saucepan, melt butter.  Whisk in flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.  SLOWLY add in milk, stirring until smooth.  Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium and cook for 5 minutes, or until thickened.  Remove from heat and stir in cheese, salt and pepper to taste.  

In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.  Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes.  Add shrimp and cook until pink.  Do not over cook.  Add shrimp to alfredo sauce and serve over pasta.