Posted on Thursday, March 13, 2025 in
Pasta Recipes
Indulge in this creamy, and cheesy baked pasta with succulent shrimp, perfectly blended for a rich, irresistible flavor in every bite!
| Preparation time | 10 min |
| Cooking Time | 40 min |
| Ready In | 50 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 4 Servings |
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
| Calories | 540 kcal |
| Fat | 39 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
| Protein | 36 g |
Ingredients
500g of penne pasta 1.5kg of large shrimp 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 cloves of garlic, crushed 1 cup of butter 2 tablespoons of olive oil 1/2 bunch of chopped parsley and green onions 4 ripe tomatoes 1 package of cream cheeseParmesan cheese to sprinkle
Preparation
- Cook the pasta until al dente. Set aside.
- Sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil and butter.
- Add the chopped parsley, green onions, salt, pepper, and chopped tomatoes (peeled and seeded). Stir and cover the pot until the sauce thickens.
- Add the shrimp and let it cook for 10 minutes.
- Grease a baking dish with half of the cream cheese, place the cooked penne, and pour the shrimp sauce over it. Spread the remaining cream cheese on top.
- Bake in a preheated medium oven at 350°F or 175°C, until the cheese melts (about 10 min).
- Sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan cheese and serve.
Recipe & Photo Credit: Receitas Faceis
Recommended Cook Book
Want to master more authentic Portuguese dishes? I learned so many cooking techniques from Taste Portugal 101 Easy Portuguese Recipes—it’s a staple in our kitchen and the perfect companion to the recipes on this site.
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