Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A delicious and easy recipe for shrimp scampi pasta bake that the whole family will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, deveined
- 12 ounces pasta, penne or fusilli
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and red pepper flakes, cooking until shrimp are pink.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet, mixing well.
- Transfer the pasta mixture to a baking dish.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a little extra flavor, add fresh parsley as a garnish before serving.
- This dish can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: shrimp, scampi, pasta, bake, comfort food