Shrimp Parm + Pasta Bake

Name: Shrimp Parm + Pasta Bake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs; 4 cups pasta shells; 1 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined and tail removed; 2 teaspoons salt, divided; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, divided; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 5 cups (40 oz) marinara sauce; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced into 1/8 inch thick pieces; 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese; Fresh Parsley, chopped for garnish

by Gourmet Mami

6 servings

30 min

This recipe for Shrimp Parm + Pasta Bake is an easy weeknight spin-off of a classic comfort food. It is loaded with tender, flavorful shrimp, pasta shells, marinara sauce and gooey cheese. You will love how easy it is to make, coming together in 30 minutes! This recipe checks all the boxes for a crowd-pleaser….it is easy, flavorful and has a nice crunch on top thanks to perfectly seasoned panko breadcrumbs. If you like a little heat, you can use Arrabiata sauce instead of marinara, or add more crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce you use. You can also add baby spinach for some added nutrition. There are so many options! Looking for more easy weeknight meals that the whole family will love? Check out some of my favorites!

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Recipe details

Yield 6 servings
Time spent: Prep time: 10 Minutes Cook time: 20 Minutes Total time: 30 min

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Ingredients

1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
4 cups pasta shells
1 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined and tail removed
2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, divided
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
5 cups (40 oz) marinara sauce
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced into 1/8 inch thick pieces
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh Parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F
In a small bowl, mix the panko with 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning and 1 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
Cook pasta shells 2 minutes less than package instructions, drain and set aside (this way the pasta doesn’t get mushy since it will be cooked more in the oven.)
While the pasta is cooking, season the shrimp with 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder and 1 teaspoon onion powder
In a large sauté pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and cook the shrimp for 30 seconds on each side. You do not have to cook it fully since it will continue to cook in the oven.
In a large bowl mix together the marinara sauce, remaining 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, shrimp, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Then stir in the pasta.
Place pasta mixture into a lightly oiled 9x13 casserole dish and add the fresh mozzarella in a single layer on top.
Top with the seasoned panko breadcrumbs and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

Comments

Lenora Wadsworth on Mar 17, 2023

When do you add the grated parmesan cheese, it isn't in the direections?

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- Gourmet Mami on Mar 18, 2023
  
  Hi Lenora! Sorry about that! You add the Parmesan with the marinara mixture in step 6. I updated the recipe :)
  
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