Easy Baked Shrimp Scampi Pasta Recipe for Two • Zona Cooks (2024)

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Baked Shrimp Scampi Pasta is a delicious, easy, creamy and filling pasta dish packed with shrimp, Parmesan, ricotta and mozzarella cheese.

  • How to make Baked Shrimp Scampi Pasta

This recipe, also known as Shrimp Seafood Lasagna, is perfectly portioned for two people.

Hands down, shrimp is one of my most favorite foods and this decadent casserole does not disappoint! We served it with garlic bread.

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How to make Baked Shrimp Scampi Pasta

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Cook the pasta according to the package directions.

At the same time, in a medium sauce pan, melt the butter on medium heat. Click for a medium sauce pan.

Stir in the minced garlic and flour and cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly.

Gradually stir in the milk, broth, salt and pepper.

Cook and stir about 2 – 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.

Drain the pasta, rinse with cold water, and drain again. (The cold water cools down the pasta so the egg in the sauce doesn’t cook to early from contact with pasta that would be too hot.)

In a medium bowl, mix the beaten egg, Parmesan cheese, and ricotta cheese and set aside.

Spray two 18.6 ounce baking dishes with non-stick spray. Click for 18.6 ounce oven safe baking dishes.

Whisk together the broth mixture, the cheese mixture, and the pasta.

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Pour the pasta mixture into the two prepared dishes, divided evenly.

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Layer the shrimp over the pasta mixture, divided evenly in the two dishes.

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Sprinkle on the shredded mozzarella cheese and chopped fresh parsley.

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Bake 30 minutes.

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Allow to cool 5 minutes before serving. Serve hot dishes on cork trivets to protect tables or surfaces.

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Baked Shrimp Scampi Pasta

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Baked Shrimp Scampi Pasta is a delicious, creamy and filling pasta dish packed with shrimp, Parmesan, ricotta and mozzarella cheese.

Prep Time15 minutes

Cook Time30 minutes

Total Time45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp jarred minced garlic
  • 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 1 egg (slightly beaten)
  • 1/8 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
  • 4 oz uncooked pasta (any shape)
  • 1/2 lb raw shrimp thawed (I buy peeled, deveined, & tails off)
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
  3. At the same time, in a medium sauce pan, melt the butter on medium heat. Click for a medium sauce pan.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and flour and cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly.
  5. Gradually stir in the milk, broth, salt and pepper.
  6. Cook and stir about 2 - 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  7. Drain the pasta, rinse with cold water, and drain again. (See notes)
  8. In a medium bowl, mix the beaten egg, Parmesan cheese, and ricotta cheese and set aside.
  9. Spray two 18.6 ounce baking dishes with non-stick spray. Click for 18.6 ounce oven safe baking dishes.
  10. Whisk together the broth mixture, the cheese mixture, and the pasta.
  11. Pour the pasta mixture into the two prepared dishes, divided evenly.
  12. Layer the shrimp over the pasta mixture, divided evenly in the two dishes.
  13. Sprinkle on the shredded mozzarella cheese and chopped fresh parsley.
  14. Bake 30 minutes.
  15. Allow to cool 5 minutes before serving. Serve hot dishes on cork trivets to protect tables or surfaces.

Notes

  • I buy frozen shrimp that is already peeled, deveined, & tails off to save a lot of prep time. Thaw before using in this recipe.
  • The pasta is rinsed because the cold water cools down the pasta so the egg in the sauce doesn't cook to early from contact with pasta that would be too hot. The sauce and pasta bind very well during baking in this recipe.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

2

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving:Calories: 601Total Fat: 25gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 298mgSodium: 1304mgCarbohydrates: 53gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gProtein: 39g

Nutrition information is a guideline only, is calculated automatically by third party software, and absolute accuracy is not guaranteed.

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FAQs

What is the sauce of shrimp scampi made of? ›

Scampi sauce.

In this garlic shrimp scampi, the sauce is made with a bit of butter, olive oil, white wine, garlic, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice. If you like, a little parsley for garnish.

What to eat with shrimp scampi? ›

Serve over rice, pasta, garlic bread or steamed vegetables (cauliflower, broccoli, zucchini noodles).

What does Ina Garten serve with her baked shrimp scampi? ›

I suggest pairing the Ina Garten shrimp scampi recipe with her chicken soup, pomegranate spritzer or her favorite rosé wine. For dessert, serve Ina Garten's Famous Chocolate Cake.

What can I use to thicken a scampi sauce? ›

Add cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with water) and QUICKLY stir up with a wire whisk – will thicken quickly. Turn heat off and immediately swirl in a chunk of 3 tablespoons of butter with the wire whisk; and swirl in to incorporate and emulsify.

What's the difference between scampi and shrimp scampi? ›

It's widely believed the “scampi” refers to the style of cooking the shrimp — and this usage is typically accepted — though it's not totally technically accurate. The word “scampi” is Italian for a type of small crustacean akin to a mini lobster.

Is shrimp scampi healthy to eat? ›

It's fairly low in calories and provides a high amount of protein and healthy fats, as well as a variety of vitamins and minerals. Serve it with zucchini noodles, and you've got a great low-carb dinner option. Versatile: Serve this as a main course or an appetizer.

Does scampi come with pasta? ›

Per some Italian traditions, scampi may not even be served with pasta. Back in 2007, New York Times food reporter Melissa Clark demonstrated her classic shrimp scampi recipe, which she noted “can” be served with pasta. Clark said she prefers to pair the dish with crusted bread, which is used to dab up the sauce.

What is proper scampi? ›

Scampi is an Italian word which migrated all over Europe. In most countries, especially Italy, scampi means the peeled tail of pretty much any kind of prawn but in the UK it refers to the meat of just one special prawn: the langoustine.

What is proper scampi made from? ›

In most countries, especially Italy, scampi means the peeled tail of pretty much any kind of prawn but in the UK it refers to the meat of just one special prawn: the langoustine. Langoustine is a small lobster found in the colder waters of Scotland, Ireland and Norway.

What is scampi sauce made of olive garden? ›

What is Olive Garden Scampi Sauce Made Of? The main ingredients of this sauce are butter, onion, garlic, white wine, chicken stock, and herbs.

What is original scampi? ›

The dish is said to have originated in the 14th century in the Italian city of Genoa. It was originally made with crayfish, but eventually, shrimp became the main ingredient. Some say that shrimp scampi was invented in the United States, while others claim that it originated in Italy.

What does scampi contain? ›

Scampi Ingredients: Scampi tails with added water (40%), Breadcrumbs (contains Wheatflour, Calcium Carbonate, Iran, Niacin, Thiamin), Salt, Yeast. Batter (contains: water, Wheatflour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin) Rapeseed oil, Stabilisers: Sodium Tripolyphosphate.

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