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Skinny Shrimp Alfredo Pasta Bake

Skinny Shrimp Alfredo Pasta Bake

Yield: 4 servings
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
An unbelievably cheesy, creamy lightened-up pasta bake that you can easily make ahead of time!
4.8 stars (27 ratings)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 8 ounces whole wheat penne pasta
  • 1 14.5-ounce can petite diced tomatoes, drained
  • ½ cup reduced fat mozzarella cheese
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

For the alfredo sauce

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 6-ounce can 2% evaporated milk
  • 1 ounce light cream cheese
  • ¼ cup chicken broth, or more, to taste
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • To make the alfredo sauce, melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, and cook, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in cream cheese and chicken broth until smooth, about 1 minute; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add more chicken broth as needed until desired consistency is reached.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
  • Place shrimp onto the prepared baking sheet. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt and pepper, to taste, and gently toss to combine. Place into oven and roast just until pink, firm and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat an 8×8 baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine shrimp, pasta, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, red pepper flakes and alfredo sauce. Add pasta mixture to prepared baking dish and top with Parmesan.
  • Place into oven and bake until golden brown and cheese has melted, about 10 minutes.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.