Description
Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake is a comforting and indulgent dish that combines tender shrimp and fusilli pasta in a creamy garlic sauce, topped with golden-brown Parmesan cheese. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights at home, this flavorful bake is sure to impress your guests and become a new favorite. With its rich flavors and simple preparation, it’s an enjoyable meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fusilli pasta
- 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the fusilli pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Sauté the garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute), then add the shrimp and cook until pink (approximately 6 minutes total).
- Stir in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and lemon juice; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the shrimp mixture in the skillet.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish, top with Parmesan cheese, and bake for 25 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 220mg