Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of this Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake, a mouthwatering dish that combines succulent shrimp, flavorful garlic, zesty lemon, and gooey cheeses, all baked to perfection. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a family dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces uncooked pasta (penne or linguine)
Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
- juice of 1 lemon
Cheeses:
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook pasta: Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1 minute. Add shrimp, salt, and pepper, cook until pink. Remove shrimp.
- Make the pasta: Pour wine and lemon juice into the skillet. Simmer, then add cooked pasta and half of Parmesan. Return shrimp, toss gently.
- Bake: Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake for 10–12 minutes until bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra richness, stir 1/4 cup of heavy cream into the sauce before baking.
- This dish pairs well with garlic bread or a fresh green salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 630 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
