Viral Garlic Shrimp Penne Bake: Dinner Hero!
Enjoy this viral shrimp penne bake featuring tender shrimp, garlic, and fire-roasted tomatoes for a quick and delicious weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb raw, deveined tail-off shrimp
- 4 large cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
- 6 ounces whole wheat penne pasta
- 1 can fire roasted tomatoes with garlic
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 6 ounces 2% evaporated milk
- 1 ounce light cream cheese
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet, melt 1/2 tablespoon butter and add 1 clove minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute or until garlic is soft and fragrant. Add shrimp and cook about 3 minutes on each side, until no longer pink.
- Cook pasta as directed until al dente. Drain and return to pan. Drain tomatoes and add to the pasta. Add cooked shrimp.
- In a small skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter and add 3 cloves minced garlic over medium-high heat. Sauté for 1 minute. Add flour and stir until a soft, sticky mixture forms – about 1 minute. Add half of the evaporated milk and whisk until smooth. As it cooks, the mixture will start to thicken and bubble – when it does, add the rest of the evaporated milk. As the mixture thickens and bubbles again, add the cream cheese and whisk until smooth. As the mixture thickens, add the chicken stock to thin out the sauce. Season with salt to taste.
- Pour sauce immediately over pasta and mix gently. Pour into a small baking dish. Top with Parmesan cheese; bake at 375 degrees for about 10-15 minutes or until golden brown on top.
Notes
- Use good quality, fresh shrimp for the best flavor.
- Don't overcook the shrimp; they should be just pink and opaque.
- Adjust the amount of garlic to your personal preference.
- For extra cheesiness, add a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella before baking. Allergens: Shellfish, Wheat, Milk, Soybeans. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Don't overcook the shrimp; they should be just pink and opaque.
- Adjust the amount of garlic to your personal preference.
- For extra cheesiness, add a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella before baking. Allergens: Shellfish, Wheat, Milk, Soybeans. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.