Roasted Pepper & Shrimp Cavatappi Milano

🥘 Ingredients

• bell pepper
  2 unit
• butter
  2 tbsp
• cavatappi pasta
  12 oz
• chili flakes
  2 tsp
• chives
  ¼ oz
• cooking oil
  1 tsp
• cream cheese
  4 tbsp
• fresh mozzarella
  8 oz
• marinara cup
  28 oz
• olive oil
  4 tsp
• panko breadcrumbs
  ½ cup
• paper towels
• pepper
• salt
• shrimp
  20 oz
• water
  ½ cup

🍳 Cookware

• medium pot
• baking sheet
• small bowl
• strainer
• large pan

1. 

   1

   Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce. Halve bell pepper lengthwise; remove stem and seeds. Thinly slice chives . Tear fresh mozzarella into bite-size pieces.

   bell pepper: 2 unit, chives: ¼ oz, fresh mozzarella: 8 oz
2. 

   2

   Rub each bell pepper half with a drizzle of olive oil ; season with salt and pepper . Place on a baking sheet , cut sides down. Roast on top rack until softened and lightly charred, ⏱️ 20-25 minutes . Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Transfer to a cutting board, then thinly slice. Heat broiler to high.

   olive oil: 4 tsp, salt, pepper
3. 

   3

   While bell pepper roasts, place 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) in a small bowl ; microwave until just melted, ⏱️ 30 seconds . Stir in panko breadcrumbs and season with salt.

   butter: 2 tbsp, panko breadcrumbs: ½ cup
4. 

   4

   Once water is boiling, add cavatappi pasta to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, ⏱️ 9-11 minutes . Drain using a strainer and set aside. While pasta cooks, rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels . Heat a drizzle of cooking oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until opaque and cooked through, ⏱️ 3-4 minutes . Turn off heat; transfer to a plate. Wipe out pan.

   cavatappi pasta: 12 oz, shrimp: 20 oz, paper towels, cooking oil: 1 tsp
5. 

   5

   While pasta cooks, heat a large, preferably ovenproof, pan over medium-high heat. Add marinara cup , water , half the chives, a pinch of chili flakes , and a big pinch of salt; stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Simmer until slightly thickened, ⏱️ 3-5 minutes . Turn off heat; stir in cream cheese until melted and combined. Season with salt and pepper. Use pan used for shrimp here.

   marinara cup: 28 oz, water: ½ cup, chili flakes: 2 tsp, cream cheese: 4 tbsp
6. 

   6

   Stir sliced bell pepper and drained cavatappi into pan with sauce. If sauce seems too thick, add a splash of water. Season with salt and pepper. (TIP: If your pan isn't ovenproof, transfer mixture now to a baking dish.) Sprinkle with mozzarella and panko. Broil on top rack until cheese melts and panko is golden brown, ⏱️ 2-4 minutes . TIP: Watch carefully to avoid burning. Sprinkle with remaining chives and more chili flakes if desired. Divide between plates and serve. Stir shrimp into pan with bell pepper and cavatappi.