Garlicky Shrimp Alfredo Bake Alfredo sauce recipe
This one-dish pasta bake has a golden covering of mozzarella, soft prawns, hand made Alfredo sauce, and a creamy, garlicky, and cheesy texture. Perfect when you want a big show with little work or for a laid-back dinner gathering.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat and boil: Set the oven temperature to 375°F, or 190°C. Bring a big pot of water that has been salted to a boil.
- Cook pasta: Cook pasta to al dente, which is one to two minutes shorter than the time specified on the package. After draining the pasta and setting it aside, save about 1 cup of the cooking water.
- Make the Alfredo sauce:
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Sauté the two minced garlic cloves for 30 to 45 seconds until aromatic, but do not allow them to brown.
- After adding the heavy cream, boil gently for three to four minutes while stirring. Reduce the heat and whisk in the grated Parmesan until the sauce is creamy and slightly thickened.
- Add salt and pepper for seasoning. Use a little of the pasta water you set aside to thin the sauce if it becomes too thick. Take off the heat.
- Sauté shrimp:
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat while the sauce simmers. Sauté for 20 to 30 seconds after adding the remaining minced garlic.
- Lightly season with salt, pepper and optional red pepper flakes after adding the prawns in a single layer. Cook until barely pink and opaque, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Take off the heat.
- Combine: Stir the cooked pasta, Alfredo sauce and prawns together in a big bowl or pasta pot. If you like a looser sauce, add a small amount of the pasta water you set aside. Adjust the seasoning by tasting it.
- Assemble the bake: Spoon spaghetti mixture into a 9 x 13-inch (or comparable size) baking dish that has been oiled. Evenly distribute the mozzarella shreds on top, and if desired, add a bit more Parmesan cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the top is brown and bubbling, at 375°F (190°C). Watch carefully and broil for 1 to 2 minutes if you want a browned top.
- Finish & serve: Take out of the oven and rest for three to five minutes. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
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Let us know how it was!Why You’ll Love This Garlicky Shrimp Alfredo Bake Alfredo sauce recipe
- Instant comfort food vibes: a punch of garlicky prawns and a thick, creamy sauce.
- Simple one-pan-Ish preparation: the oven completes the bubbly delight while the hob does the majority of the work click.
- You can change the spaghetti shapes, add vegetables (such spinach or mushrooms), use premade Alfredo to save time, or add extra red pepper flakes to make it hotter.
FAQs
Is it possible to use frozen prawns?
Yes, completely thaw, pat dry, and continue. To avoid overcooking, add the frozen prawns that have already been cooked at the end.
Can I use Alfredo sauce from the store?
Of course. Because canned sauces can be salty, use roughly 2 cups (or one regular jar) and less salt.
Can I do this in advance?
You have up to 24 hours to assemble and refrigerate (unbaked). If chilly, extend the baking time by 5 to 10 minutes. Parts that have already been baked can be reheated in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until thoroughly heated.
How can I lighten it up?
Cut the butter in half and use half-and-half or a lighter cream substitute; use less cheese or part-skim mozzarella. There will be a little less thick sauce.
Any gluten-free/dairy-free swaps?
Use gluten-free pasta.
Dairy-free: substitute dairy-free butter, a creamy plant-based milk, and a dairy-free “Parmesan” substitute. The texture and flavour of dairy-free shredded cheese will vary.
Final notes & tips of Garlicky Shrimp Alfredo Bake Alfredo sauce recipe
- Don’t overcook the shrimp: They quickly move from flawless to rubbery. As soon as they get opaque, take them off the fire.
- Reserve pasta water: It works like magic to loosen or smooth the sauce without diluting it.
- Watch the sodium: The saltiness of parmesan Before adding more salt, taste the Garlicky Shrimp Alfredo Bake Alfredo sauce recipe.
- Add veggies: include roasted cherry tomatoes for brightness or spinach (mix with wilted spinach before baking).
- Make it fancy: To enhance the creaminess, squeeze a little lemon over each dish.
