Easy Cheesy Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake 🍤🧀✨
Indulge in this creamy, cheesy, and flavorful pasta bake!
📋 Ingredients
- 1 lb pasta (cavatappi, cellentani, penne, or rotini)
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled & deveined)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or a blend)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
📝 Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
4. Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes.
5. Stir in the lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
6. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shrimp mixture, half of the shredded cheese, and half of the Parmesan cheese.
7. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with the remaining cheeses.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
9. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
A Prep Time: 15 mins | Cooking Time: 30 mins | Total Time: 45 mins | Kcal: 550 | Servings: 6