Description
Indulge in a delicious Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake that combines tender shrimp, al dente pasta, and a creamy, cheesy sauce, all baked to perfection. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for a special dinner or weeknight treat.
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 12 oz rigatoni or penne pasta
Shrimp:
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
Sauce:
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
Special Equipment:
- Large pot for boiling pasta
- Oven-safe baking dish
- Skillet for cooking shrimp and sauce
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the shrimp: Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Sauté in butter until cooked. Set aside.
- Make the sauce: Sauté garlic in butter, add chicken broth and cream. Simmer, then add Parmesan and Italian seasoning.
- Combine ingredients: Toss pasta and shrimp in sauce. Transfer to baking dish.
- Assemble the bake: Top with mozzarella and breadcrumbs. Bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to add your favorite seafood or vegetables to make this dish your own.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
