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Transfer the pasta mixture to a large baking dish Recipe

Transfer the pasta mixture to a large baking dish Recipe
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Indulge in a delightful shrimp scampi pasta bake featuring succulent shrimp, linguine, and a luscious garlic butter sauce, all crowned with a blend of Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses for a truly comforting culinary experience.

Ingredients

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Linguine:

  • 12 oz linguine or spaghetti

Shrimp:

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Garlic Butter Sauce:

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook the Pasta: Cook the pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside.
  3. Prepare the Shrimp: Melt butter in a skillet, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes.
  4. Cook the Shrimp: Add shrimp and cook until pink; set aside.
  5. Make the Sauce: Deglaze the skillet with wine, add lemon juice, zest, and cream; simmer.
  6. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce, season.
  7. Transfer to Baking Dish: Place pasta in a baking dish, arrange shrimp on top.
  8. Top with Cheese: Sprinkle Parmesan and mozzarella over the pasta.
  9. Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes until bubbly.
  10. Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the sauce.
  • Feel free to add more veggies like spinach or cherry tomatoes.

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