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Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake

A delightful and creamy baked pasta dish that combines succulent shrimp and buttery goodness, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 560
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Sauce Ingredients
  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined Fresh or thawed frozen shrimp
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter For cooking
  • 2 tbsp olive oil For sautéing
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes Adjust for spice preference
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese For mixing into the sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese For topping
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley For garnish
Optional Garnish
  • Extra Parmesan cheese To sprinkle on top
  • Fresh parsley For garnish
  • Lemon wedges For serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  2. Cook the penne pasta until al dente according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Cooking
  1. Add minced garlic and cook for a minute until fragrant.
  2. Toss in the shrimp along with paprika, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink.
  3. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring in Parmesan cheese and lemon juice until the sauce becomes creamy.
  4. Transfer to a greased baking dish, topping with mozzarella and extra Parmesan.
  5. Bake for 15–18 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Serving
  1. Garnish with parsley and serve hot with lemon wedges.

Notes

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a splash of white wine to the shrimp before mixing in the cream. This recipe can easily be adapted for a vegetarian version using mushrooms and spinach instead of shrimp.