Description
Indulge in this decadent Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake, a delicious twist on a classic dish that combines succulent shrimp, al dente pasta, and a cheesy topping. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz linguine or spaghetti
Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Additional:
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the pasta: Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes in olive oil and butter. Cook shrimp, then set aside. Deglaze the skillet with wine or broth. Add lemon juice, butter, salt, and pepper. Toss in pasta and parsley.
- Assemble the dish: Layer pasta, shrimp, and mozzarella in the baking dish. Top with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 15–20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- For extra richness, stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream before baking.
- You can substitute gluten-free pasta or precooked frozen shrimp for convenience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
