Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta Bake

 Here’s a pro tip: cook the pasta just 1–2 minutes less than the package directions. This allows the noodles to soak up the delicious scampi sauce in the oven without getting mushy.

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Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake Ingredients

Component	Ingredient	Amount
Main Ingredients	Pasta (Penne, Ziti, or Fettuccine)	12 oz
	Large shrimp (peeled and deveined)	1 lb
	Unsalted  butter	3 tablespoons
	Olive oil	2 tablespoons
	Garlic (minced)	4 cloves
	Red pepper flakes	1/2 teaspoon
	Dry white wine (or chicken broth)	1/2 cup
	Lemon juice	1
	Salt	1/2 teaspoon
	Black pepper	1/2 teaspoon
	Italian seasoning	1 teaspoon
	Shredded mozzarella cheese	2 cups
	Grated Parmesan cheese	1/2 cup
	Fresh parsley (chopped)	2 tablespoons
For the Creamy Bake	Heavy cream (or half-and-half)	1 cup
	Chicken broth	1/2 cup
	Garlic powder	1/2 teaspoon
	Nutmeg	1/4 teaspoon

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How to Make Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake

Step 1: Prep the Pasta
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta 1–2 minutes less than the box directions. Drain and set aside.

Step 2: Sear the Shrimp
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, seasoning with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside (don’t overcook—they’ll finish in the oven).

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Step 3: Make the Scampi Base
In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds. Pour in the wine (or broth) and lemon juice. Simmer for 2 minutes, scraping the pan to release any browned bits.

Step 4: Make It Creamy
Add the heavy cream, 1/2 cup chicken broth, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and nutmeg. Simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.

Step 5: Assemble and Bake
Toss the pasta and shrimp in the sauce until fully coated. Transfer to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and top with mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

Step 6: Serve
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately while the cheese is hot and stretchy.