shrimp and pea pod casserole

Ingredients For shrimp and pea pod casserole

• 3 c

  uncooked penne pasta (9 oz.)
• 1/2 c

  butter or margarine
• 2 c

  sliced fresh mushrooms (5 oz.)
• 2 clove

  garlic, finely chopped
• ½ c

  all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp

  salt
• ¼ tsp

  pepper
• 2 c

  milk
• 2 Tbsp

  sherry or dry white wine, if desired
• 1 can

  (14½ oz) chicken broth
• ¾ c

  shredded fontina or swiss cheese (3 oz.)
• 1 lb

  medium shrimp, cleaned and cooked
• 2 c

  fresh or frozen snap pea pods
• ¼ c

  finely shredded parmesan cheese
• ¼ c

  sliced almonds