Description
Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake is a delightful and easy-to-make dish that combines succulent shrimp, pasta, and a creamy garlic sauce, baked to perfection for a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces pasta (such as penne or fusilli)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and add the minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes; season with salt and pepper.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the shrimp mixture and mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra flavor and nutrition.
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Shrimp Scampi, Pasta Bake, Family Dinner, Italian Recipe