Shrimp Alfredo Bake

Shrimp Alfredo Bake

Shrimp Alfredo Bake

 

prep. time:

15 min

cook time:

40 min

serves:

8

Ingredients

2 jars (15 oz.) Classico® Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce
1 package (16 oz.) Penne pasta
4 oz. Pancetta, pre-cut
2 cloves Garlic, chopped
1 lb. Med-sized raw shrimp, cleaned and tails removed
1 1/2 cup Ricotta cheese
1/4 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup Breadcrumbs
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 tsp. Salt
1 tbsp Olive oil

Directions

Cook penne according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Mix Classico® Creamy Alfredo Sauce with ricotta and chopped parsley in a medium bowl. Set aside.
Sauté pancetta in large skillet until lightly brown. Remove from skillet, break into pieces and set aside.
Using the oil in the pan from the pancetta, sauté garlic for 1-2 minutes, then add shrimp and cook until pink – about 1-2 minutes on each side.
Mix together penne, sauce mixture, pancetta and shrimp in large bowl. Pour into 13x9 baking dish.
Cover tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
While baking, mix together the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, salt and olive oil.
After 30 minutes, remove foil and sprinkle breadcrumb mixture on top. Bake for additional 5-10 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.