Roasted Pepper & Shrimp Cavatappi Milano

🥘 Ingredients

• bell pepper
  1 piece
• black pepper
  ½ tsp
• butter
  1 tbsp
• cavatappi pasta
  8 oz
• chili flakes
  ½ tsp
• chives
  2 tbsp
• cream cheese
  4 oz
• fresh mozzarella
  4 oz
• marinara sauce
  1 c
• olive oil
  1 tbsp
• panko breadcrumbs
  ⅓ cup
• salt
  1 tsp
• shrimp
  8 oz
• water
  ½ cup

🍳 Cookware

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

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   bell pepper fresh mozzarella marinara sauce chili flakes panko breadcrumbs cavatappi pasta cream cheese chives shrimp olive oil butter salt black pepper water

   bell pepper: 1 piece, fresh mozzarella: 4 oz, marinara sauce: 1 c, chili flakes: ½ tsp, panko breadcrumbs: ⅓ cup, cavatappi pasta: 8 oz, cream cheese: 4 oz, chives: 2 tbsp, shrimp: 8 oz, olive oil: 1 tbsp, butter: 1 tbsp, salt: 1 tsp, black pepper: ½ tsp, water: ½ cup
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   Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 400°F. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry all produce. Halve bell pepper lengthwise; remove stem and seeds. Thinly slice chives. Tear fresh mozzarella into bite-size pieces.
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   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 minutes . Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Transfer to a cutting board, then thinly slice. Heat broiler to high.
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   While bell pepper roasts, place butter in a small bowl ; microwave until just melted ⏱️ 30 seconds . Stir in panko and season with salt.
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   Once water is boiling, add cavatappi to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente ⏱️ 9 minutes . Drain and set aside.
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   While pasta cooks, heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add marinara, 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 minutes . Turn off heat; stir in cream cheese until melted and combined. Season with salt and pepper.
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   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. If your pan is not ovenproof, transfer mixture to a baking dish. Sprinkle with mozzarella and panko. Broil on top rack until cheese melts and panko is golden brown ⏱️ 2 minutes . Watch carefully to avoid burning. Sprinkle with remaining chives and more chili flakes if desired. Divide between plates and serve.