Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake
Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake is a comforting and creamy dish that combines succulent shrimp with garlic, herbs, and a golden layer of melted cheese. This easy-to-make pasta bake transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet experience, perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests at your next gathering. In just under an hour, you’ll have a delicious meal that’s sure to satisfy everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz short pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Add shrimp and parsley; cook until shrimp turns pink, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix cooked pasta with the shrimp mixture until well coated. Transfer to the baking dish, sprinkle additional cheese on top, and bake for 20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 484
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 652mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 201mg