Ingredients
Gathering the ingredients for this dish is like preparing for a little culinary adventure. Here’s what you’ll need:
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Shrimp, peeled and deveined | 1 pound |
| Penne pasta | 2 cups |
| Butter | 3 tablespoons |
| Garlic, minced | 3 cloves |
| Heavy cream | 1 cup |
| Parmesan cheese, grated | 1 cup |
| Salt | 1 teaspoon |
| Black pepper | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Parsley, chopped | 1/4 cup |
Feel free to make substitutions as needed. You can use whole wheat pasta for a healthier twist or swap the heavy cream for a lighter cream alternative. Mama Lou always said a recipe is just a guide—your heart and taste buds lead the way.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink.
- Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper.
- Add cooked pasta and mix well to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and bake for 15 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Consider adding vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: undefined
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: undefined
- Sodium: undefined
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: undefined
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: undefined
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: undefined