Description
Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake is a delightful blend of flavors and textures that combines classic shrimp scampi with a comforting pasta bake, featuring a creamy sauce, succulent shrimp, and a cheesy topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz linguine or spaghetti: Choose your favorite pasta type.
- 1 lb large shrimp: Fresh or frozen, peeled and deveined.
- 4 tablespoons butter: Adds richness and helps sauté.
- 4 cloves garlic: Minced for aroma and flavor.
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes: Adds a hint of heat.
- 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth: Enhances the sauce’s flavor.
- 1 lemon: Juice and zest brighten the dish.
- 1 cup heavy cream: Creates a luscious sauce.
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese: Adds a salty, nutty flavor.
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese: Melts to create a gooey topping.
- Salt and pepper: Essential for seasoning.
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley: For garnish.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente, then drain.
- Melt butter in a skillet, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes, then add shrimp and cook until pink.
- Pour in white wine or chicken broth, scrape the pan, and simmer. Add lemon juice, zest, and heavy cream, then season.
- Combine cooked pasta, shrimp, and sauce in a mixing bowl, adding Parmesan cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh or high-quality frozen shrimp for the best flavor.
- Don’t overcook the shrimp to avoid a rubbery texture.
- Fresh ingredients enhance the overall taste.
- Adjust the spice level to your preference.
- Let the sauce thicken before combining with pasta.
- Consider mixing in vegetables for added nutrition.
- Cover with foil if cheese browns too quickly.
- Let the dish rest before serving for easier portioning.
- Experiment with different cheeses for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Shrimp Scampi, Pasta Bake, Italian, Comfort Food