Description
Shrimp scampi pasta bake is a comforting dish that combines succulent shrimp with creamy pasta, aromatic garlic, and a golden cheese crust. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe guarantees smiles and second helpings. With its rich flavors and delightful texture, it’s a culinary experience that warms the heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain (reserve some pasta water).
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat, add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add shrimp and cook until pink.
- Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and parsley; mix until bubbly.
- Combine cooked pasta with shrimp mixture; add reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Transfer to baking dish, top with Parmesan cheese, and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 175mg