Description
Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake is a creamy, cheesy delight featuring succulent shrimp and tender pasta, perfectly baked to a golden finish. This comforting dish will satisfy any crowd.
Ingredients
- Large shrimp (peeled)
- Short pasta (like penne)
- Fresh garlic
- Unsalted butter
- Heavy cream
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley
- Lemon juice
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet, melt half the butter, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add shrimp and cook until pink.
- Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to create the sauce.
- Combine cooked pasta with the shrimp mixture and transfer to the greased baking dish.
- Top with remaining Parmesan and bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 200mg