Table of Contents
- Key Takeaways
- Why You’ll Love This Easy Recipe
- Comfort in Every Cheesy Bite
- Weeknight Dinner, Simplified
- A Dish That Doubles as a Crowd-Pleaser
- Easy Recipes for Busy Home Cooks
- Final Thoughts from Betty Cooks
Key Takeaways
This shrimp scampi pasta bake is a creamy, cheesy twist on the classic dish. It’s simple enough for weeknight dinners yet impressive enough to serve at a gathering. Packed with shrimp, garlic, lemon, and melty cheese, it’s a guaranteed win for lovers of easy recipes.
Why You’ll Love This Easy Recipe
At Betty Cooks, we believe dinner should be both delicious and doable. This shrimp scampi pasta bake delivers exactly that. It uses minimal ingredients and comes together quickly, making it a go-to for anyone looking for quick and easy recipes.
Comfort in Every Cheesy Bite – Food Receipt Easy Recipes
If you’re craving something warm and comforting but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen, this easy recipe is your answer. The layers of tender shrimp, garlic butter, and melted cheese bring all the satisfaction of comfort food without the hassle.
Weeknight Dinner, Simplified – Recipes for Dinner
This dish is one of those easy recipes that make weeknight planning feel like less of a chore. Tossed with a lemon-garlic butter sauce and baked to golden perfection, it’s a no-fuss dinner that hits the spot every time.
A Dish That Doubles as a Crowd-Pleaser – Sweet Easy Recipes
Hosting guests or feeding a family? This recipe scales beautifully. Plus, the combination of seafood and cheese surprises and delights, making it one of our most popular sweet easy recipes that leans savory in the best way.
Easy Recipes for Busy Home Cooks – Quick and Easy Recipes
When you’re short on time but still want to cook something satisfying, this pasta bake saves the day. It’s one of those quick and easy recipes you’ll find yourself making over and over again—no need for complicated prep or fancy techniques.
Final Thoughts from Betty Cooks
Whether you’re making this shrimp scampi pasta bake as a weeknight dinner or bringing it to your next potluck, it’s bound to become a favorite. It’s one of Betty’s go-to easy recipes because it’s reliable, flavorful, and downright delicious. For more comfort food ideas, visit Betty Cooks.
Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake – Easy Recipes Dinner Delight
Ingredients
- 12 oz fettuccine or linguine, cooked al dente
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes until pink.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for another 30 seconds.
- Pour in wine (or broth) and lemon juice. Stir in salt and pepper. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Add butter and stir until melted. Mix in parsley and cooked pasta.
- Transfer everything to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with extra parsley before serving, if desired.
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