Description
Creamy, cheesy, and packed with tender shrimp, this Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake is the ultimate weeknight or family dinner
Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
2 tbsp olive oil
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Cook pasta al dente. Sauté shrimp in butter and olive oil, season with salt and pepper, then set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté garlic in butter, add cream, half Parmesan, and lemon juice. Stir until smooth.
Combine pasta, shrimp, and sauce in a baking dish. Top with remaining cheeses. Bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes until golden. Garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins