Holiday Seafood Spaghetti - Creamy Pasta Recipe for Special Occasions - Taste Of Cook

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter, bacon drippings, or olive oil
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 1/3 cups half and half, divided
• 1 cup chicken stock or bone stock
• 1/3 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 cup mixed grated cheese (parmesan, asiago, and romano)
• 2 tablespoons butter for finishing (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup onions, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup roasted red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/3 cup sundried tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 pound cooked shrimp, thawed and patted dry
• 1 pound spaghetti
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons pasta water