Description
Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake delivers pure comfort straight from Mediterranean kitchens to your dinner table. Creamy garlic sauce, succulent shrimp, and tender pasta create a delightful meal that brings Mediterranean warmth to your home cooking.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12 ounces pasta (penne, rotini, or fusilli)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
Cheese:
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Cook 12 ounces of pasta in generously salted water at a rolling boil for 8-9 minutes until al dente. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter with 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, stirring for 60 seconds until fragrant.
- Add 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet. Cook exactly 2 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque, then remove from heat.
- Pour 1 cup heavy cream and 1 cup chicken broth into the same skillet. Simmer at medium-low heat for 4-5 minutes, whisking constantly.
- Stir 1 cup grated Parmesan and 1 cup shredded mozzarella into the simmering sauce. Season with salt and pepper until the cheese melts completely.
- Combine cooked pasta, sautéed shrimp, and creamy sauce in a large mixing bowl. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix ½ cup breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons melted butter, and ¼ cup Parmesan cheese in a small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over the pasta.
- Bake at 375°F for 22-25 minutes until the topping turns golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes. Garnish with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- Perfectly cook shrimp by ensuring they turn pink and curl slightly without overcooking, which makes them tough and rubbery.
- Swap heavy cream for half-and-half or whole milk to reduce calories, or use dairy-free alternatives for a lactose-free version.
- Season generously and taste the sauce before baking to ensure balanced flavor, adjusting salt and pepper as needed.
- Prepare this dish ahead by assembling and refrigerating, then bake when ready – just add 5-10 extra minutes to cooking time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg