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Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake

Creamy Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake That Makes Dinner Easy

This Creamy Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake offers a delightful blend of shrimp, pasta, and buttery garlic for an easy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta and Shrimp
  • 1 pound Shrimp Use fresh or thawed frozen shrimp
  • 8 ounces Pasta Short types like penne or rigatoni
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Coconut cream can be used for dairy-free option
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Vegetable broth can be used as an alternative
For the Cheesy Layer
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese Freshly shredded
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated
For the Kick
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Can be omitted for a milder taste

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet
  • 9x13 baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente, usually around 8–10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  3. Melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Stir in fresh lemon juice, heavy cream, and chicken broth into the skillet with the garlic and simmer gently for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add drained pasta and fresh shrimp into the skillet, tossing gently until well-coated with the creamy sauce.
  6. Transfer the mixture into a greased 9x13 baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  7. Sprinkle mozzarella and freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  9. Let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be made dairy-free and can also include vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition and flavor.

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