Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake
Creamy shrimp scampi pasta meets baked cheesy goodness in this quick and comforting dinner favorite.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Saucepan
- - 9x13" baking dish
- Mixing spoon
- - Grater
Ingredients
- - 12 oz penne or linguine pasta
- - 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- - 4 tbsp butter
- - 4 garlic cloves minced
- - 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- - 1 cup heavy cream
- - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- - 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- - Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- - 1/2 cup white wine or seafood broth
- - Salt & black pepper to taste
- - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease baking dish.
- Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water. Drain.
- In a skillet, melt butter. Sauté garlic and pepper flakes for 1 min.
- Add shrimp, season, and cook until pink. Remove shrimp.
- Deglaze with wine/broth. Add cream, lemon juice/zest, Parmesan, and pasta water. Simmer.
- Add pasta, stir to coat. Gently fold in shrimp.
- Pour into baking dish. Top with mozzarella.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with parsley. Rest 2 minutes. Serve hot.
Notes
- Assemble ahead and refrigerate until ready to bake
- Reheat with a splash of broth or cream to maintain creaminess
- Reheat with a splash of broth or cream to maintain creaminess