Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this delicious Shrimp Pasta Casserole. Creamy and cheesy with succulent shrimp, this casserole is a comforting meal that is perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 16 ounce package penne pasta
Shrimp:
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound uncooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cook Pasta: Cook penne pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Cook Shrimp: In an oven-safe skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil. Cook garlic, then add shrimp and parsley. Cook until shrimp turns pink. Remove shrimp from skillet.
- Make Sauce: In the same skillet, melt remaining butter. Add flour, whisk until smooth. Gradually add chicken broth and milk, whisking until smooth. Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir in Parmesan and 2 tablespoons of mozzarella until melted.
- Combine Ingredients: Add 3/4 of the shrimp and pasta to the sauce. Mix well to coat. Place remaining shrimp on top and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
- Bake: Bake for 10 minutes until cheese melts and browns slightly.
- Serve: Enjoy your Shrimp Pasta Casserole!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 205mg
