Description
A creamy and cheesy pasta bake combining delightful shrimp scampi flavors, perfect for dinner gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (e.g., penne or rotini)
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, shrimp, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using garlic butter instead of olive oil. You can also add vegetables like spinach or tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: shrimp scampi, pasta bake, creamy pasta, seafood recipe, Italian dish