One-Pan Baked Shrimp Pasta with Garlic Cream Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

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Tender shrimp and pasta baked together in a rich garlic cream sauce, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs uncooked penne pasta, raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, minced garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz uncooked penne pasta
1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 cloves minced garlic
3 tbsp olive oil
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large oven-safe baking dish, combine 12 oz uncooked penne pasta, 1 lb raw peeled and deveined shrimp, 4 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Pour in 4 cups chicken broth and stir to combine evenly.
Step 2: Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes until the pasta is tender and shrimp is opaque and cooked through.
Step 3: Remove the foil carefully, stir in 1 cup heavy cream and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Return to oven uncovered for 5 more minutes to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
Step 4: After baking, sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the top. Serve immediately, spooning creamy sauce over pasta and shrimp.