Shrimp Scampi Cheesy Bake (Printable Version)

A rich pasta dish with shrimp in a buttery garlic sauce, blended with creamy cheeses like Parmesan and mozzarella, then baked to perfection.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella.

02 - 4 minced garlic cloves.

03 - 1 cup heavy cream.

04 - 12 ounces of spaghetti or linguine.

05 - A pound of large shrimp, peeled and cleaned.

06 - 1 lemon, zested and juiced.

07 - 4 tablespoons of butter.

08 - A pinch of salt and black pepper for flavor.

09 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.

10 - 1/4 teaspoon of red chili flakes.

11 - 1/2 cup chicken broth or white wine.

12 - 2 tablespoons parsley, freshly chopped.

01 - Turn your oven to 375°F. Cook your pasta till it's just firm, rinse and leave aside.

02 - Let butter melt in a heated skillet. Stir in the garlic and chili flakes for about a minute till you can smell them.

03 - Toss the shrimp into the pan. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink. Take them out and set aside.

04 - Pour in the wine and simmer for a couple of minutes. Mix in the cream, lemon juice, and zest. Let it simmer but not boil.

05 - Stir pasta into the sauce. Spread into a baking dish, layer with the shrimp, and sprinkle both cheeses on top.

06 - Cook for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is gooey and melted. Sprinkle parsley on top and enjoy.

01 - Feel free to swap chicken broth for the white wine if you prefer.

02 - Tastes best when eaten right after baking.