Description
Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake is a creamy, garlicky pasta casserole with juicy shrimp, tender pasta, and a golden, cheesy topping — combining the flavors of classic shrimp scampi with the comfort of a baked dish.
Ingredients
- 12 oz linguine or spaghetti
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
- 1 lemon (juice and zest)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3–4 minutes. Remove the shrimp and set aside.
- Pour in the white wine (or chicken broth) and simmer for 2 minutes, scraping up bits from the pan.
- Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and heavy cream; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the pasta mixture to a large baking dish and arrange the shrimp on top.
- Sprinkle Parmesan and mozzarella over the pasta and shrimp.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
- Cook pasta only until al dente to prevent sogginess.
- Substitute white wine with chicken broth or lemon juice if desired.
- Make ahead by assembling the dish and refrigerating before baking.
- Add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra color and nutrition.
- Use gluten-free pasta to make the dish gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
