Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake Recipe
Indulge in the delicious flavors of shrimp scampi with a twist in this comforting pasta bake. Succulent shrimp, garlic, and Parmesan cheese come together to create a satisfying meal perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 12 ounces linguine or spaghetti pasta
Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- cooking spray or butter for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat and Grease: Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Pasta: Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in wine or broth and red pepper flakes. Simmer to reduce slightly. Add shrimp and cook until pink. Stir in lemon juice, zest, salt, and pepper.
- Combine and Bake: Toss pasta with shrimp mixture, half of Parmesan, and parsley. Transfer to baking dish, top with remaining cheeses. Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier version, mix 1/2 cup heavy cream into the shrimp mixture before baking.
- You can also use penne or fettuccine instead of linguine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg
