Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta Bake
A creamy, spicy, and comforting baked pasta dish featuring crispy shrimp, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Shrimp
- 12 ounces Pasta (penne or rigatoni)
- 1 cup Bang Bang Sauce
- 1 cup Shredded cheese (mozzarella and cheddar)
- Green onions (for garnish)
- Olive oil (for sautéing)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Sauté the shrimp in olive oil, seasoning with salt and pepper, until pink and opaque (2-3 minutes each side).
- Mix the cooked shrimp with the bang bang sauce in a large bowl.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the shrimp mixture and reserved pasta water until well coated.
- Assemble the mixture in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
Feel free to add vegetables or switch up the protein for a personal twist!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Bang Bang Shrimp, Pasta Bake, Comfort Food, Seafood Pasta, Baked Pasta