Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake: An Easy Indulgence for Home Chefs
A delightful and easy-to-make Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake that brings comfort food to your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta
- 1 pound shrimp
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Mix in cooked pasta and half of the Parmesan cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden and bubbling.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like parsley or basil.
- Serve with a crusty bread for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg