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💖 15 Valentine’s Dinner Recipes
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Irresistibly Cheesy Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake

💖 15 Valentine’s Dinner Recipes to impress loved ones with this cheesy shrimp pasta bake, blending flavors for a romantic evening.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: bake, cheesy, dinner recipes, pasta, Shrimp, Valentine’s
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 600kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Baking Dish
  • pot

Ingredients

For the Pasta Bake

  • 1 pound Shrimp thawed and patted dry
  • 8 ounces Pasta short pasta like penne or fusilli
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese at room temperature
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Butter

For Serving

  • 1 loaf Garlic Bread homemade recommended
  • 1 bowl Light Salad with simple vinaigrette

Instructions

How to Make Irresistibly Cheesy Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain it.
  • Sauté minced garlic in melted butter in a skillet until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink, seasoning with Italian seasoning.
  • Mix in cream cheese and stir until melted and combined, then fold in the cooked pasta.
  • Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top, and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Thaw shrimp thoroughly and avoid burning the garlic during sautéing for best results.