Description
This Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake combines tender shrimp, creamy sauce, and cheesy pasta for a delicious, comforting meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces of pasta (your choice, but penne works great!)
- 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
- 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup of chopped parsley for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Step: Melt butter in a skillet, add garlic and red pepper flakes, then sauté for 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook until pink, then remove from heat.
- Step: Add heavy cream and lemon juice to the skillet, stir and simmer for 2-3 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
- Step: Combine the cooked pasta and shrimp mixture in a bowl, adding half the Parmesan cheese; stir to coat.
- Step: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), transfer pasta mix to a baking dish, top with remaining Parmesan, and bake for 20 minutes.
- Step: Garnish with parsley after baking, let cool slightly, then serve hot.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your spice preference. For a lighter option, you can substitute the heavy cream with a lower-fat cream or milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
Keywords: shrimp scampi, pasta bake, seafood pasta, comfort food, easy dinner