Description
A delicious and creamy shrimp alfredo pasta bake that is sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups alfredo sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 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 until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, sauté the garlic in a little olive oil until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shrimp, alfredo sauce, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to substitute chicken for shrimp if desired.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg