Fettuccine baked with shrimp and cheese
3 servings
75 minutes
Fettuccine baked with shrimp and cheese is a gourmet dish of Italian cuisine that embodies the harmony of creamy sauce, tender shrimp, and two types of cheese. Inspired by traditional pastas from southern Italy, this recipe combines the lightness of seafood with the rich flavors of parmesan and mozzarella. The shrimp baked in creamy sauce with fettuccine become especially juicy, while the golden crust of cheese adds an appetizing texture to the dish. A splash of lemon juice adds a fresh tang, and a mix of peppers and parsley provides subtle aromatic notes. This is the perfect treat for a cozy family dinner or a romantic evening with a glass of white wine.
1
Add olive oil and pasta to boiling salted water. Cook at a gentle boil.
- Olive oil: 1 teaspoon
- Fettuccine pasta: 350 g
2
Thaw the shrimp (if needed) and combine with the pasta.
- Peeled shrimp: 200 g
3
For the sauce, combine cream and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring. Let it thicken for a couple of minutes and remove from heat. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice, and stir again.
- Cream 25%: 300 ml
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Mix of peppers: to taste
- Lemon juice: 0.5 tablespoon
4
Mix the sauce with the pasta and stir well. Lightly grease the form with olive oil. Place the shrimp pasta and bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 15 minutes.
- Olive oil: 1 teaspoon
- Peeled shrimp: 200 g
5
Sprinkle with parmesan and pieces of mozzarella, then return to the oven for another 10-15 minutes. The pasta should be covered with a golden crust. Let it cool slightly, season with pepper, and garnish with parsley leaves. Serve warm.
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 50 g
- Mozzarella cheese: 150 g
- Mix of peppers: to taste
- Parsley: 0.5 bunch