Description
Creamy Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake is a delightful comfort food that effortlessly combines tender shrimp, al dente pasta, and a rich garlic butter cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish delivers a satisfying meal in just 35 minutes. With its creamy texture and savory flavors, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that’s easy to customize with your favorite ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne or rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or white wine
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh lemon juice and parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente (about 10 minutes). Drain and reserve half a cup of pasta water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté seasoned shrimp until pink (1-2 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in cream and broth; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, parsley, then toss with pasta and shrimp.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish, top with shredded cheese if desired, and bake for 15-20 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg