Description
A delicious Shrimp Pasta Bake that combines pasta, shrimp, and a creamy sauce, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink, about 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in marinara sauce, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Combine cooked pasta and shrimp mixture in a large bowl.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
- For a spicier dish, add red pepper flakes.
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- 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: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Shrimp Pasta Bake, Pasta Bake, Shrimp Recipe, Baked Pasta