Some dinners just know how to impress and comfort at the same time. This Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake is one of those winners — it’s buttery, garlicky, lemony, and baked until perfectly golden and bubbly. It’s what happens when you mash up the elegance of shrimp scampi with the cozy magic of a baked pasta dish.
This one came together on a weeknight when I was craving something a little special, but didn’t want to fuss. The shrimp scampi flavors were calling, but I wanted something more filling — something I could serve up in one big dish, straight from the oven. Toss it all together with pasta, a creamy lemon sauce, and a generous amount of cheese… and wow. Everyone at the table was quiet — the good kind of quiet.
Ingredients You’ll Need
12 oz linguine or spaghetti – Cooked al dente
1 lb large shrimp – Peeled, deveined
4 tbsp butter – For that classic scampi richness
4 cloves garlic – Minced
¼ tsp red pepper flakes – Adds a subtle kick
½ cup white wine or chicken broth – Your call
1 lemon, juiced and zested – Brightens up the whole dish
1 cup heavy cream – Makes it ultra creamy
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese – Salty, nutty goodness
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese – Melts into golden magic
Salt and black pepper – To taste
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped – Optional garnish
Let’s Make It!
Step 1: Boil the pasta
Cook your linguine or spaghetti in salted water until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
Step 2: Sauté the aromatics
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking just until fragrant — about 1 minute. Keep an eye on it so the garlic doesn’t burn.
Step 3: Cook the shrimp
Add the shrimp to the pan and cook for 3–4 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
Step 4: Deglaze & build the sauce
Pour in the wine (or chicken broth), scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it simmer for 2 minutes, then stir in lemon juice, zest, and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer — not a boil.
Step 5: Combine with pasta
Add your drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the creamy lemon sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 6: Assemble & bake
Transfer everything into a greased 9×13 baking dish. Nestle the shrimp on top and sprinkle with Parmesan and mozzarella.
Step 7: Bake to bubbly perfection
Bake at 375°F for 15–20 minutes, or until the top is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
Step 8: Garnish & serve
Top with fresh parsley and serve warm. It’s rich, it’s bright, it’s everything you want in a pasta bake.
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