🧀🍤 Ultimate Cheesy Shrimp Pasta Bake 🍤🧀
This creamy, cheesy shrimp pasta is the perfect comfort food! The gooey cheese, succulent shrimp, and rich sauce make every bite irresistible. 🤤🔥
🥘 Ingredients:
12 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice 🍝
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 🧀
½ cup parmesan cheese 🏺
1 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined 🍤
2 tbsp butter 🧈
4 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1 ½ cups heavy cream 🥛
½ tsp salt & black pepper 🧂🌶️
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional) 🌶️
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 🌿
👨🍳 Instructions:
1️⃣ Cook the pasta: Boil fettuccine in salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
2️⃣ Sauté the shrimp: In a large pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add shrimp, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
3️⃣ Make the sauce: In the same pan, pour in the heavy cream, parmesan, and half of the mozzarella. Stir until smooth and creamy.
4️⃣ Combine pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
5️⃣ Bake it cheesy: Transfer the pasta to a baking dish, top with shrimp, and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella.
6️⃣ Broil: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7️⃣ Garnish & serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and enjoy this cheesy masterpiece! 😍
✨ Perfect for dinner, date nights, or anytime you crave a rich & cheesy dish! ✨
