Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy flavors of Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake! This comforting dish features succulent shrimp enveloped in a luscious garlic cream sauce, tossed with al dente pasta and topped with golden, bubbling cheese. Perfect for cozy nights or entertaining guests, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. With its vibrant colors and enticing aroma, it brings the warmth of an Italian trattoria right to your home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (fresh or frozen)
- 8 oz linguine or spaghetti
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Toss in shrimp and cook until pink and opaque (about 3-4 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low; add heavy cream and stir until combined. Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Gently fold cooked pasta into the shrimp mixture. Transfer to a greased baking dish, top with additional Parmesan, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg