Description
This Creamy Tuscan Shrimp Pasta Bake is a delightful combination of succulent shrimp, creamy sauce, and baked pasta, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
8 ounces penne pasta
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup spinach, fresh
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
1. 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. 2. Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
3. 3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
4. 4. Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes.
5. 5. Stir in cherry tomatoes, spinach, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; simmer for 5 minutes.
6. 6. Combine the cooked pasta with the shrimp mixture and transfer to a baking dish.
7. 7. Top with Parmesan cheese and bake for 20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
8. 8. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the shrimp mixture. This dish can be made ahead and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: shrimp, pasta, bake, creamy, Tuscan