Description
A comforting baked pasta dish combining shrimp, garlic, and a creamy sauce, perfect for impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of pasta (like penne or rotini)
- 1 pound of shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 cup of chicken broth
- 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, plus extra for topping
- 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). While it warms up, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Remember to salt the water generously for the best flavor.
- While the pasta’s cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add butter and olive oil, allowing them to sizzle together. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes, until fragrant but not brown.
- Next, toss in the shrimp. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until they turn pink and are opaque. At this point, season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Gradually pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Let this mixture come to a gentle simmer before adding both the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Once your pasta is done, drain it and add it right into the skillet with the shrimp and sauce, tossing everything together.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Top with additional shredded mozzarella.
- Bake the pasta dish in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden. Remove it from the oven and let it sit for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For healthier alternatives, use whole wheat pasta or zucchini noodles. For a dairy-free version, opt for coconut cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 200mg