Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake: Easy Comfort Food for Busy Nights
Enjoy an easy and delicious Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake that is perfect for busy nights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
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- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12 ounces pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink. Stir in heavy cream, parmesan, and red pepper flakes.
- Combine the shrimp mixture with the pasta and mix well.
- Transfer to a baking dish, top with breadcrumbs and parsley.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Garnish with additional parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 200 milligrams