Garlic Shrimp Pasta Bake

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This shrimp casserole with noodles is quick and easy. With shrimp and pasta coated in a creamy herb sauce, this seafood pasta bake is a meal the whole family will love.

Submitted by Ed N Angela Latimer
Updated on November 10, 2023
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 (10 ounce) package penne pasta

  • 3 tablespoons butter, divided

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

  • 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided

  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup chicken broth

  • 1 cup milk

  • 2 large tomatoes, chopped

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • ½ cup grated Romano cheese

  • ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and set aside until needed.

  3. While the pasta is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon butter and oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add shrimp, 2 tablespoons parsley, and dill; cook until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer shrimp to a plate, leaving any cooking juices in the pan.

  4. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in the skillet over medium heat. Whisk in flour until fully combined and starting to turn golden, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Whisk in chicken broth until combined, then repeat with milk. Stir in tomatoes, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; bring to a simmer.

  5. Add 1/2 cup Parmesan and Romano; stir until cheeses begin to melt and sauce is creamy. Add 1 tablespoon mozzarella cheese, then mix in 1/2 of the cooked pasta. Add more pasta if there is enough sauce to coat it. Stir in shrimp, then top with remaining mozzarella, Parmesan, and parsley.

  6. Bake in the preheated oven until golden on top and bubbling around the edges, 8 to 10 minutes.

Recipe Tip

If the top of the dish is not a nice golden color after baking, you can broil it, watching closely, for 2 to 3 minutes.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of penne. The actual amount used in this dish will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

423 Calories
16g Fat
42g Carbs
29g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 423
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 20%
Saturated Fat 9g 43%
Cholesterol 156mg 52%
Sodium 982mg 43%
Total Carbohydrate 42g 15%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 29g 58%
Vitamin C 13mg 15%
Calcium 349mg 27%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 454mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.