Zesty Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake Recipe: Oven-Kissed Comfort - Cooking Crusade

Ingredients

• 1 pound (450 grams) large shrimp, peeled & deveined
• 12 ounces (340 grams) penne or rigatoni pasta
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• Juice of 1 lemon
• ¼ cup white wine (or chicken broth)
• 1 cup heavy cream (or half & half)
• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• ½ cup panko breadcrumbs (for crispy topping, optional)