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Shrimp Pasta Bake

An image of prepared Shrimp Pasta Bake made with shell pasta, Calabrian chili peppers, vodka, Pacific Foods® Organic Creamy Tomato Soup, shrimp, Parmesan, Pecorino and mozzarella cheese.
  • 15 min
    Prep Time
  • 55 min
    Total Time
  • 6 people
    Serves
  • 743 per 1 serving
    Calories

This quick and easy baked pasta features Pacific Foods® Creamy Tomato Soup. With layers of spicy, creamy tomato vodka sauce, shrimp, and cheese folded into shell pasta and cooked in the oven with a cheesy crispy top, there's no denying this recipe will quickly become a family favorite.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound (16 oz; 450g)  medium shell shaped pasta
  • 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 large (or 1 small) onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely sliced
  • 2 tablespoons jarred whole Calabrian chili peppers packed in oil, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup vodka
  • 1 carton (32 oz.) Pacific Foods® Organic Creamy Tomato Soup
  • 1 pound 16/20 raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed
  • 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Pecorino romano cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs

Instructions

  • Step 1

    Cook your pasta according to package directions, strain and set aside.

  • Step 2

    Preheat oven to 400°F.

  • Step 3

    Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium. Add in 3 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, and onion. Cook until translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes.

  • Step 4

    Stir in the Calabrian chilies and tomato paste.

  • Step 5

    Add the vodka and stir. Light the mixture with a match or lighter to flambe and let the alcohol cook out. The flame will go out on its own. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  • Step 6

    Pour in the Creamy Tomato Soup. Stir and let mixture come to a simmer.

  • Step 7

    Chop shrimp into 1-inch pieces then add into the sauce, let cook for 1 minute, stirring. 

  • Step 8

    Add in the cooked pasta and stir to coat. Transfer 1/2 the pasta into a 9-inch x 13-inch baking dish. Layer on half the Parmesan, half the Pecorino, and half the mozzarella. Add in the remaining pasta then top with remaining Parmesan, Pecorino, and mozzarella.

  • Step 9

    Sprinkle the panko on top and then drizzle remaining olive oil over the top surface of the dish.

  • Step 10

    Place the baking dish on a baking tray. Bake until golden brown and bubbling, about 25–30 minutes. Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before enjoying.

Calories 743
Total Fat 25 g
Sat. Fat 9.2 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 164 mg
Sodium 932 mg
Total Carb 75 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Sugar 13 g
Protein 41 g
Vitamin D 1 %DV
Calcium 37 %DV
Iron 23 %DV
Potassium 18 %DV

This nutritional information refers to each serving of the entire recipe and not just the products used as ingredients.