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    Last Modified: Sep 28, 2021 by Tara Ziegmont 6 Comments

    Cheesy Shrimp Pasta Bake

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    This warm and creamy dinner recipe is the perfect comfort food! It's a one pot dish full of shrimp, noodles, and mushrooms in a cheesy sauce. Yum!

    A dish is filled with food, with Shrimp, cheese, and Pasta

    I've mentioned before that I'm not a huge seafood fan, so when my friend, Jeanne, made Cheesy Shrimp Pasta for a get-together this past weekend, I was not expecting to eat any.

    Joseph got a plate-full of the shrimp casserole and sat down next to me on the couch.

    I wasn't even curious about the meal until everyone in the room began to ooh and aah over it.

    Even Grace, who said, Can my have some more, Daddy? I asked for a taste of Joe's, and he gave me two noodles.

    They were fabulous. I asked for a second taste, and he told me to get my own.

    So I did.

    When I was done, I wanted to get another plate, but I abstained, hoping there would be leftovers when we visited later in the week. I can't even begin to tell you how delicious and wonderful this recipe is.

    It's better than words can explain.

    Try these other healthy pasta dishes while you're here:

    • Quick and Easy Salsa Chicken Pasta
    • Cucumber Pasta Salad - A Healthy Alternative to Creamy Pasta Salad
    • Spinach Pasta with Creamy Red Sauce
    • Quick & Easy Vegetarian Pesto Pasta Primavera

     

    Cheesy Shrimp Pasta Bake with Velveeta

    This warm and creamy dinner recipe is the perfect comfort food! It's a one pot dish full of shrimp, noodles, and mushrooms in a cheesy sauce. Yum!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 45 mins
    Total Time 55 mins
    Course Main Course, Main Dish
    Servings 8 people
    Calories 365 kcal

    Equipment

    • Garlic press

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound whole wheat pasta or gluten-free pasta
    • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 3 cloves garlic pressed
    • 2 pounds shrimp
    • 1 pound low fat Velveeta
    • 12-16 ounce salsa
    • 16 ounces sliced mushrooms

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350.
    • Prepare pasta according to package directions, drain.
    • Saute shrimp and garlic in olive oil until shrimp is just pink. If you overcook the shrimp, it will become rubbery and tough. Two or three minutes will probably be enough.
    • Cube the Velveeta and place it in a microwave-safe bowl. Pour the salsa on top. Microwave for 30 seconds at a time, until the cheese is melted. Stir cheese and salsa together.
    • In an oven-safe bowl, combine the pasta, shrimp, cheese mixture, and mushrooms. Toss to coat.
    • Sprinkle some Parmesan cheese over the top of the pasta and cook for 45-60 minutes, until the top is browned and crunchy.

    Notes

    You need to cook this casserole in a bowl-shaped dish. If you use a 9x13 or 8x8 flat dish, the noodles will dry out in about 30 minutes. Not really the texture you're looking for.
    I'm going to add a bunch of fresh veggies - carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, and lots of onion. Jeanne suggested that I might add more cheese, but I'm also going to try adding milk to see how that works.
    You could vary the spiciness of this dish by using mild, medium, or hot salsa, or even different varieties of salsa. Joe, Jeanne, and I were brainstorming about this recipe, and all of the different things we could do with it.
    Joe suggested making it like a jambalaya, with a mix of shrimp, chicken, and sausage. I thought it was good with the shrimp, but I think it would also be really nice with shredded chicken or even shredded pork.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 1207mg | Potassium: 624mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 761IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 365mg | Iron: 3mg
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    1. reallifesarah says

      January 18, 2010 at 6:25 am

      Oh, That looks GREAT! I love shrimp, and pasta, so I'm remembering this recipe!

      Reply
    2. FeelsLikeHomeBlog says

      January 18, 2010 at 5:16 pm

      I looked forward to this all day long, and then there weren't any leftovers to be had! I was so bummed! We're going to have to make it one day this week.

      Reply
    3. todayscliche says

      January 19, 2010 at 6:46 pm

      I just came across your site (not sure from where!) and can NOT wait to make this recipe! Feel free to "bum off" some recipes from my site -- which is in NO way the focus of http://www.TodaysCliche.com, but I have a handful of tried-and-true ones from close family and friends. I feel compelled to make 3 recipes from your site this week (!). If I'm considering sharing your recipes on my site, I'll be sure to contact you first to make sure it's okay... and of course to give you credit!

      Reply
    4. todayscliche says

      January 20, 2010 at 2:46 am

      I just came across your site (not sure from where!) and can NOT wait to make this recipe! Feel free to "bum off" some recipes from my site -- which is in NO way the focus of http://www.TodaysCliche.com, but I have a handful of tried-and-true ones from close family and friends. I feel compelled to make 3 recipes from your site this week (!). If I'm considering sharing your recipes on my site, I'll be sure to contact you first to make sure it's okay... and of course to give you credit!

      Reply
    5. Eleven_0_three says

      August 23, 2010 at 3:14 am

      I love cheese and shrimp so I was trying to think of a recipe.. I Googled and came across your recipe. I might add extra cheese like Cheddar or Montrey Jack. Tell U tomorrow how it turns out

      Reply

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