Shrimp Alfredo Bake 🍤🧄🧀 Creamy, Garlicky, and Oven-Baked With Tender Pasta and Juicy Shrimp Under a Golden Cheese Crust

This dish delivers Alfredo energy — but heartier, crispier, and fit for a casserole. It’s garlic-forward, buttery-rich, and loaded with shrimp, pasta, and a cheesy top that bubbles and browns in the oven.

It’s a crowd-pleaser that still feels elegant, and way easier than making Alfredo to order.

Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

For the pasta

• 12 oz penne, rigatoni, or fettuccine
• Salt for pasta water

For the sauce

• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1½ cups whole milk
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ¾ cup grated Parmesan
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• Optional: pinch of nutmeg or chili flakes
• Salt, to taste

For the shrimp

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
• Salt and black pepper
• Optional: lemon zest or Cajun seasoning

Topping

• ½ cup mozzarella or Italian blend cheese
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
• Optional: chopped parsley or basil to finish

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Pasta

Boil pasta in salted water until just al dente. Drain and set aside. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2: Sear the Shrimp

Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and optional lemon zest or Cajun spice. Sauté in olive oil or butter over medium-high heat for 1–2 minutes per side until just pink. Remove from heat — they’ll finish in the oven.

Step 3: Make the Alfredo Sauce

In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute. Stir in flour and cook 1–2 minutes to form a roux. Slowly whisk in milk and cream until smooth. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in Parmesan, mozzarella, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Adjust thickness with a splash of milk if needed.

Step 4: Assemble the Bake

In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, Alfredo sauce, and seared shrimp (reserve a few for topping if you like). Toss gently. Transfer to a greased 9×13″ baking dish.

Top with mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake for 20–25 minutes until hot, bubbly, and golden on top. Broil 1–2 minutes at the end for a crisp finish.

Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley or basil if desired.

Flavor Variations

• Add sautéed spinach, roasted broccoli, or sun-dried tomatoes
• Use smoked mozzarella or Fontina for deeper flavor
• Stir in cooked bacon or pancetta for a salty edge
• Swap shrimp for scallops, crab, or shredded rotisserie chicken
• Spice it up with Calabrian chili paste or crushed red pepper

Pro Tips

• Don’t overcook shrimp — sear briefly, finish in the bake
• Keep pasta undercooked — it softens more in the oven
• Use freshly grated Parmesan for best melt and flavor
• Sauce too thick? Add warm milk or pasta water to loosen
• For make-ahead: assemble and chill, then bake when ready

Final Thoughts

Shrimp Alfredo Bake is creamy, cheesy, and baked to golden perfection — all the indulgence of classic Alfredo with less stress and more payoff. It’s pasta night turned into a bubbling casserole of comfort.

Sear it. Stir it. Bake it golden. 🍤🧄🧀🔥

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