Creamy Alfredo Shrimp Casserole
Dive into comfort food bliss with this Creamy Alfredo Shrimp Casserole, a decadent blend of succulent shrimp, tender penne pasta, and a luscious homemade Alfredo sauce baked to bubbly perfection. This crowd-pleasing dish combines the rich flavors of Parmesan and cream cheese with a hint of garlic and Italian seasoning, creating an irresistibly creamy base that’s balanced by the melt-in-your-mouth shrimp. Topped with gooey mozzarella cheese and optionally garnished with fresh parsley, this casserole is baked golden and ready to impress. Perfect for family dinners, special occasions, or easy meal prep, this seafood pasta bake delivers restaurant-quality indulgence in under an hour.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, being careful not to burn it.
Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook and whisk until the sauce is smooth and creamy, about 3-5 minutes.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the Alfredo sauce. Gently fold in the cooked shrimp.
Transfer the shrimp and pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3740 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 312.8 g | 401% | |
| Saturated Fat | 186.2 g | 931% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1816 mg | 605% | |
| Sodium | 6266 mg | 272% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.9 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.2 g | ||
| Protein | 191.8 g | 384% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.3 mcg | 101% | |
| Calcium | 2431 mg | 187% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1356 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
