Baked Shrimp Broccoli Pasta is delicious and made in about 30 minutes! Pasta is combined with tender shrimp and broccoli in a cheesy homemade alfredo sauce that the whole family will love.
Why I love this recipe
This easy pasta bake is great for a delicious meal on busy weeknights. We love to serve this main course with a side salad and garlic bread, or crusty bread.
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Ingredients
(amounts are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of the post)
uncooked pasta
butter
jarred minced garlic
uncooked large shrimp (I buy peeled, deveined, tails removed)
small head of broccoli
all-purpose flour
chicken broth
milk
lemon juice
salt and pepper
Parmesan cheese
mozzarella cheese
Substitutions
You can use any shape or type of pasta.
You can use chicken stock instead of broth.
Try adding some fresh basil, Italian seasoning, or other fresh herbs.
Equipment used for this recipe
How to make Shrimp Broccoli Pasta Casserole
Step 1 - Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 - Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water. Cook according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
Step 3 - At the same time, in a large oven-safe skillet melt butter over medium heat.
Step 4 - To the melted butter, add the flour and whisk until smooth.
Step 5 - Pour in chicken broth and milk, adding a little bit at a time, while continuing to whisk until smooth.
Step 6 - Add in lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper, and stir.
Step 7 - Sprinkle in the parmesan cheese, along with ½ cup mozzarella cheese, and continue to mix until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce thickens.
Step 8 - Add the shrimp, broccoli, and cooked pasta into the cheese sauce and mix to fully coat.
Step 9 - Top with the reaming ¼ cup of mozzarella cheese.
Step 10 - Bake the pasta mixture for 20 minutes, or until the cheese melts and lightly browns. Serve and enjoy!
Pro Tips
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
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Baked Shrimp Broccoli Pasta
Ingredients
- 16 ounce pasta (any shape)
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons jarred minced garlic
- 16 ounces raw large shrimp (I buy peeled, deveined, tails removed)
- 1 small head of broccoli (chopped into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- Optional - fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water. Cook according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- At the same time, in a large oven-safe skillet melt butter over medium heat.
- To the melted butter, add the flour and whisk until smooth.
- Pour in chicken broth and milk, adding a little bit at a time, while continuing to whisk until smooth.
- Add in lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper, and stir.
- Sprinkle in the parmesan cheese, along with ½ cup mozzarella cheese, and continue to mix until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce thickens.
- Add the shrimp, broccoli, and cooked pasta into the cheese sauce and mix to fully coat.
- Top with the reaming ¼ cup of mozzarella cheese.
- Bake the pasta mixture for 20 minutes, or until the cheese melts and lightly browns. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
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