Description
Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines succulent shrimp with pasta, garlic, and a creamy sauce, all baked to perfection.
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 red pepper flakes
- 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, then drain.
- 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 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper, mixing well.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the shrimp mixture and stir until evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a 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 made 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: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Shrimp Scampi, Pasta Bake, Dinner Recipe, Italian Cuisine