Dubbed ‘Seaside Comfort’ – buttery, garlicky, and feels like a vacation in every bite!

This Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake takes the classic flavors of shrimp scampi and transforms them into a comforting, cheesy baked dish. Tender pasta and succulent shrimp are tossed in a garlicky, lemon-cream sauce, then baked under a blanket of melted cheese.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. 1. Preheat Oven & Cook Pasta: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the linguine or spaghetti according to package instructions until it is al dente (still firm to the bite). Drain the pasta and set it aside.
   2. Sauté Aromatics & Shrimp: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet and cook for approximately 3-4 minutes, or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the cooked shrimp from the skillet and set them aside.

1. 1. Deglaze and Build Sauce: Pour the white wine (or chicken broth) into the skillet. Bring it to a gentle simmer and let it cook for about 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan to incorporate their flavor into the sauce.
   2. Add Cream and Season: Stir in the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and heavy cream. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
   3. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce, tossing well to ensure the pasta is thoroughly coated. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
   4. Assemble Casserole: Transfer the pasta mixture to a large baking dish, spreading it evenly. Arrange the cooked shrimp on top of the pasta.

1. Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the pasta and shrimp.
2. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
3. Garnish & Serve: Remove the Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake from the oven. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving hot.