Description
Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake brings together succulent shrimp and creamy pasta in a comforting dish that’ll make your dinner table come alive. Creamy garlic sauce, tender pasta, and plump shrimp create a simple yet satisfying meal your family will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound shrimp
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
Seasonings and Flavors:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt
- Pepper
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F and grab a 9×13 inch baking dish to prepare your comfort meal.
- Cook 8 ounces of pasta in salted boiling water for 8-9 minutes until perfectly al dente, then drain thoroughly.
- Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat, creating a golden base for your sauce.
- Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until your kitchen fills with a fragrant aroma.
- Introduce 1 pound of peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and curl slightly.
- Pour 1 cup of heavy cream into the skillet, stirring in 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Gently fold the cooked pasta into the creamy shrimp mixture, ensuring every noodle gets coated with the rich sauce.
- Transfer the entire mixture to the prepared baking dish, sprinkling an extra handful of Parmesan on top if you’re feeling indulgent.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the top becomes golden and the edges start bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes to allow the sauce to settle.
- Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over the top for a burst of color and fresh flavor before serving your comforting pasta bake.
Notes
- Choose medium or large shrimp for the best texture and flavor in this pasta bake.
- Fresh garlic makes a significant difference in the overall taste compared to pre-minced versions.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream and use whole wheat pasta.
- Always drain pasta slightly before its recommended cooking time since it will continue cooking in the oven, preventing mushy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 475 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg