Description
Shrimp scampi pasta bake is the ultimate comfort food, blending tender pasta, succulent shrimp, and a rich garlic-butter sauce that creates a symphony of flavors. This dish is perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings and is bound to impress with its golden crust and creamy goodness. Easy to prepare, it’s a delightful way to elevate any meal. Share it with loved ones, and watch as they savor every delicious bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed 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 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt half the butter. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp; cook until pink (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in cooked pasta, lemon juice, and cream; mix well.
- Remove from heat and fold in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer mixture to baking dish; top with remaining Parmesan cheese and butter pieces.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 150mg