Description
Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake is a delightful, comforting dish that combines tender shrimp and perfectly cooked pasta in a rich, buttery garlic sauce, all topped with a golden, cheesy crust. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this easy-to-make recipe will elevate your dining experience and leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb medium shrimp (deveined)
- 8 oz short pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Boil salted water in a large pot, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, combine olive oil and butter. Add minced garlic and shrimp; cook until shrimp are pink (about 3 minutes).
- In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta, shrimp mixture, parsley, and half the cheese until well combined.
- Pour into the baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the bake (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg