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Cheesy Baked Pasta with Succulent Shrimp Recipe

Indulge in this creamy, and cheesy baked pasta with succulent shrimp, perfectly blended for a rich, irresistible flavor in every bite!
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Preparation time 10 min
Cooking Time 40 min
Ready In 50 min
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings4

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
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
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Preparation

  1. Cook the pasta until al dente. Set aside.
  2. Sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil and butter.
  3. Add the chopped parsley, green onions, salt, pepper, and chopped tomatoes (peeled and seeded). Stir and cover the pot until the sauce thickens.
  4. Add the shrimp and let it cook for 10 minutes.
  5. 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.
  6. Bake in a preheated medium oven at 350°F or 175°C, until the cheese melts (about 10 min). 
  7. Sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan cheese and serve.

Recipe & Photo Credit: Receitas Faceis

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Comments
Mabel Gomes
Mabel Gomes
One CUP of butter??? is that correct?? That is a LOT of butter??
2 Days ago, Thursday, March 13, 2025
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PR
PR

It is quite a bit, but that is what the author says. Always adjust to your own taste, so use less if this is to much for your liking.😊


2 Days ago, Thursday, March 13, 2025
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