led and deveined 12 oz penne or rigatoni pasta 2 tbsp olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp flour 2 cups milk ½ cup heavy cream ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan 1½ cups shredded mozzarella ½ tsp Italian seasoning ½ tsp paprika Salt and black pepper 2 tbsp fresh parsley Optional: spinach or sun-dried tomatoes Instructions: 1.Cook pasta Boil pasta in salted water until 2 minutes under al dente. Drain. 2. Cook shrimp Season shrimp with paprika, salt, and pepper. Sauté in olive oil for 1–2 minutes per side until just pink. Remove. 3. Make creamy sauce Melt butter, add garlic, then flour. Whisk for 1 minute. Slowly add milk and cream. Stir until thickened. Add Parmesan and Italian seasoning. 4. Assemble Combine pasta, shrimp, and sauce. Transfer to a greased baking dish. Top with mozzarella. 5. Bake Bake at 375°F for 12–15 minutes, then broil 2 minutes until golden and bubbly. Tips for the best creamy pasta bake Don't fully cook the shrimp before baking; they finish in the oven. Add a splash of pasta water if the sauce seems too thick. Use freshly grated cheese for the smoothest sauce. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan. Estimated nutrition per serving Calories:480 Protein: 32g Carb : 48g Fat: 18g #onepan #shrimppasta #onepandish #easymeal #foodmadesimple - @elidaeats