Description
Indulge in the warmth of family gatherings with this Delicious Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake for Cozy Family Nights. This comforting dish features tender shrimp nestled in a creamy garlic sauce, enveloped in perfectly baked pasta and topped with gooey melted cheese. With layers of flavor that dance on your palate, each bite brings a taste of Italian-inspired comfort right to your table. Ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe combines simplicity with gourmet flair, ensuring your loved ones will be asking for seconds. Get ready to create lasting memories around the dinner table with this delightful baked pasta dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces linguine or spaghetti
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 0.5 cup dry white grape juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente; drain without rinsing.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and half the butter over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, cooking until pink; remove from heat.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter and deglaze with grape juice or broth, simmering briefly.
- Stir in lemon juice, zest, and three-quarters of the mozzarella cheese until melted.
- Combine cooked pasta, shrimp, creamy sauce, and parsley in a large bowl.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish, top with remaining cheeses, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg