Garlic Shrimp Pasta Casserole

Ingredients List

• 1 (10 ounce) package penne pasta

• 3 tablespoons butter, divided

• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

• 1 tablespoon minced garlic

• 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided

• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

• ½ cup chicken broth

• 1 cup milk

• 2 large tomatoes, chopped

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

• ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• ½ cup grated Romano cheese

• ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 11 minutes. Drain and set aside.

3. While the pasta is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add shrimp, 2 tablespoons parsley, and dill; cook until shrimp are pink and opaque, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side. Remove shrimp and set aside, reserving any juices in the pan.

4. In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, until golden. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, followed by milk. Add diced tomatoes, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; bring to a simmer.

5. Stir in 1/2 cup of Parmesan and Romano cheeses, allowing them to melt into the sauce. Add a tablespoon of mozzarella and half the cooked pasta. Add more pasta if there’s enough sauce to coat it. Stir in the shrimp, then top with the remaining mozzarella, Parmesan, and parsley.

6. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the top is golden and the edges are bubbling.

Cooking Tip

Note from the Editor:

The nutritional information for this recipe assumes the full amount of penne pasta is used, but the actual amount will vary depending on how much you add to the dish.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)