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Baked Shrimp Broccoli Pasta

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.

Baked Shrimp Broccoli Pasta in a cast iron skillet.
Baked Shrimp Broccoli Pasta

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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.

rotini pasta boiling in a pan.

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. 

melted butter and flour whisked until smooth in a skillet.

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.

chicken broth and milked whisked into butter and flour mixture in a skillet.

Step 7 – Sprinkle in the parmesan cheese, along with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, and continue to mix until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce thickens.

cheese whisked into the flour and milk mixture in a skillet.

Step 8 – Add the shrimp, broccoli, and cooked pasta into the cheese sauce and mix to fully coat.

shrimp, broccoli, pasta, and cheese sauce mixed in a skillet.

Step 9 – Top with the reaming 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese.

Step 10 – Bake the pasta mixture for 20 minutes, or until the cheese melts and lightly browns. Serve and enjoy!

Shrimp Broccoli Pasta Bake in a skillet.
Shrimp Broccoli Pasta Bake

Pro Tips

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

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Yield: 8 Servings

Baked Shrimp Broccoli Pasta

Shrimp Broccoli Pasta Bake in a skillet.

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.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 16-ounce package of your favorite pasta
  • 3 Tablespoons of butter
  • 2 teaspoons jarred minced garlic
  • 16 ounces uncooked 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
  • 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • Optional - fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water. Cook according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  3. At the same time, in a large oven-safe skillet melt butter over medium heat. 
  4. To the melted butter, add the flour and whisk until smooth. 
  5. Pour in chicken broth and milk, adding a little bit at a time, while continuing to whisk until smooth. 
  6. Add in lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper, and stir.
  7. Sprinkle in the parmesan cheese, along with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, and continue to mix until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce thickens.
  8. Add the shrimp, broccoli, and cooked pasta into the cheese sauce and mix to fully coat.
  9. Top with the reaming 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese.
  10. 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.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 304Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 1254mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 24g

Nutrition information is a guideline only, is calculated automatically by third party software, and absolute accuracy is not guaranteed.

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