Shrimp Fajita Pasta Bake Recipe
Prep Time:
40 minutes
Cook Time:
34 minutes
Servings:
8 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 orange bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 large red onion, sliced
  • 12 ounces penne pasta
  • 3 cloves garlic, sliced
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese blend
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Directions
  1. Marinate shrimp in lime juice, 1 teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon chili powder, and salt for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 375 F.
  3. Cook pasta to al dente, about 9 to 10 minutes. When draining, reserve ½ cup pasta water.
  4. Heat oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Saute the peppers and onions until slightly charred, about 5 minutes, then remove and set aside.
  6. Remove the shrimp from the marinade.
  7. In the same skillet, cook shrimp with garlic and remaining spices until pink, about 3 minutes.
  8. To the pan with the shrimp, add pasta, vegetables, cream, and half the cheese, adding the pasta water if needed for moisture.
  9. Top with remaining cheese.
  10. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  11. Remove the foil and broil on low for another 5 minutes, watching the pan carefully so the cheese doesn't burn.
  12. Garnish with cilantro before serving.