Description
Succulent shrimp nestled in creamy pasta sauce, topped with melted cheese—a delightful dish perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 can (14 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian herbs
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.
- Add a splash of oil to a skillet and sauté minced garlic and shallot until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, Italian herbs, and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce and gently fold in the shrimp.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish and sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Serve hot along with crusty garlic bread and a green salad.
Notes
For added flavor, use fresh herbs. To lighten the dish, substitute half of the heavy cream with low-fat milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 160mg