Description
Seafood Enchilada Pasta Bake is a delightful dish that marries the flavors of the sea with the comforting essence of pasta. This creamy, zesty bake is perfect for family gatherings or casual dinners, ensuring each bite is a savory experience. Featuring succulent shrimp and crab meat enveloped in a rich sauce, it’s topped with melted cheese for an irresistible finish. Whether served in individual portions or family style, this unique pasta bake will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings for comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz ziti
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz imitation crab meat
- 1/2 tsp old bay seasoning
- 14.5 oz chicken broth
- 1/4 C jalapeno pepper, chopped
- 1/3 C sweet onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 C all-purpose flour
- 1 C sour cream
- 3/4 C shredded colby jack cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot as per package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Season the shrimp with old bay seasoning.
- In a sauté pan, melt butter over medium-low heat; add onion, garlic, and jalapeno; cook until tender.
- Add seasoned shrimp and crab to the pan along with sherry and chicken broth; cook until shrimp are opaque.
- Whisk together sour cream, white pepper, and flour in a bowl; add to seafood mixture and simmer until thickened.
- Combine cooked pasta with seafood mixture; transfer to a baking dish and top with cheese.
- Bake at 350°F for about 10 minutes; broil briefly until cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg