Sheet Pan Shrimp Pasta Bake with Creamy Parmesan Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

A simple and satisfying pasta bake featuring tender shrimp and a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce baked to bubbly perfection. This Italian pasta recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs uncooked penne pasta, medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, and olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner. 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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.

Ingredients

• 12 oz uncooked penne pasta
• 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add 12 oz uncooked penne pasta. Cook for 8 minutes until just al dente, then drain and set aside.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, toss 1 lb medium shrimp with 3 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes until well coated.
3. Step 3: Spread the shrimp mixture and 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes on a large sheet pan. Roast in the oven for 6-8 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque.
4. Step 4: While shrimp roast, combine 1 cup heavy cream and 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes.
5. Step 5: In a large baking dish, combine the drained pasta, roasted shrimp and tomatoes, and creamy Parmesan sauce. Toss gently to combine.
6. Step 6: Bake the assembled dish at 400°F for 10 minutes until bubbly and slightly golden on top.
7. Step 7: Remove from oven and sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves over the pasta before serving.