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Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake

Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake: Comfort Food for Cozy Nights

This Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake is a delightful blend of garlic butter shrimp and cheesy pasta, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Linguine or Spaghetti Feel free to swap with any pasta you enjoy!
For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Large Shrimp Peeled and deveined
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Can substitute with olive oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh minced recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust based on spice preference
  • 1 cup White Wine or Chicken Broth Use broth for a non-alcoholic option
  • 1 each Lemon Juice and Zest Always go for fresh juice
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Substitute with half-and-half for a lighter version
For the Cheese
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Shredded; Fontina is a great alternative
For Seasoning
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Adjust according to your taste preferences
For Garnish
  • to taste Chopped Fresh Parsley Consider using basil or chives as well

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • skillet
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the linguine or spaghetti until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  3. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from skillet.
  5. Pour in white wine or chicken broth to deglaze the skillet, scraping up browned bits. Let simmer for about 2 minutes.
  6. Add lemon juice, zest, and heavy cream, stirring well. Allow it to simmer and thicken for 3-4 minutes.
  7. Toss the drained pasta into the sauce, season with salt and pepper, mixing well.
  8. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, placing the shrimp on top.
  9. Sprinkle Parmesan and mozzarella cheese generously on top of the pasta and shrimp.
  10. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  11. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake is a comforting dish that balances elegance and ease.

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