Description
Indulge in a delightful Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake that combines the flavors of succulent shrimp, creamy sauce, and cheesy goodness baked to perfection. This easy-to-make dish is a crowd-pleaser and perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 12 oz rigatoni or penne pasta
Shrimp:
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
Sauce:
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Shrimp: Season shrimp and cook in butter until pink; set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic, add broth and cream, then mix in Parmesan and seasonings.
- Combine Flavors: Toss pasta and shrimp in sauce until coated.
- Assemble the Bake: Transfer to baking dish, top with mozzarella and breadcrumbs.
- Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) until golden brown.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 230mg
