Description

Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake is the ultimate cozy-meets-fancy dish you didn’t know you needed. This hearty bake takes all the vibrant, buttery, garlicky magic of classic shrimp scampi and turns it into a bubbling, cheesy pasta dish that feeds a crowd. Imagine tender shrimp layered over golden pasta with a creamy lemon-butter wine sauce, all crowned with melted mozzarella and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. It’s indulgent enough for a dinner party but easy enough for a weeknight. This dish fits right into your easy dinner or seafood recipe rotation, and it’s packed with flavor and comfort.

Ingredients

12 oz rigatoni pasta

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

4 tbsp unsalted butter

2 tbsp olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup dry white wine

1 tbsp lemon zest

2 tbsp lemon juice

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.

2. Cook rigatoni in salted water until just shy of al dente. Drain and set aside.

3. In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter. Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Cook 1-2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.

4. Add remaining butter and garlic to the skillet. Sauté 1 minute until fragrant.

5. Pour in white wine. Simmer 3-4 minutes, scraping browned bits from pan.

6. Stir in lemon juice, zest, and red pepper flakes. Simmer 1 more minute.

7. Toss cooked pasta with sauce and 3/4 cup mozzarella. Fold in half the shrimp.

8. Transfer to baking dish. Top with remaining shrimp and mozzarella.

9. Bake 15-18 minutes until bubbly and golden.

10. Garnish with parsley and serve hot with lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

Don’t overcook shrimp—they’ll finish baking in the oven.

Use freshly grated mozzarella for better melting.

Substitute chicken broth for wine if desired.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 of bake
Calories: 510
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 540mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 41g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 33g
Cholesterol: 185mg

Keywords: shrimp pasta bake, shrimp scampi, seafood pasta, easy dinner, cheesy shrimp bake