SHRIMP PASTA BAKE FOOD NETWORK RECIPES

Steps:

• Microwave the spinach according to the package instructions, then allow to cool slightly. Squeeze out the excess water with a kitchen towel and set aside.
• Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni and cook 2 minutes less than the package instructions. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the pasta water before draining.
• In a large room-temperature saucepan, add the olive oil and garlic. Turn on the heat to medium and allow the garlic to cook until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the crushed red pepper flakes, then add the spinach and artichokes and saute 2 to 3 minutes. Add about 3/4 cup pasta water and the cream cheese and dried basil to the saucepan and allow the cream cheese to melt, 3 to 4 minutes. Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup more of the pasta water if necessary to thin out the sauce, and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the grated Parmesan.
• Add the rigatoni to the sauce and stir to coat. Transfer to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish (if your pan is oven-safe, you can skip this step). Top with the shredded mozzarella. Broil on high until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• Open the shrimp up like a book and remove the dark vein.
• In a zip lock bag, place flour seasoned with salt and old bay toss in shrimp and shake to coat.
• Remove shrimp; to the same bag with the rest of the flour add panko, breadcrumbs, and parmesan cheese.
• In a small bowl whisk well eggs and mayonnaise.
• Dip floured shrimp into egg mixture then bread crumbs.
• In a large heavy bottom pan heat oil.
• Brown shrimp in batches and drain on paper towel to remove excess oil.
• Spread 1/3 the sauce on bottom.
• Spread cook pasta on top of sauce.
• Spoon 1/3 sauce on pasta.
• Lay shrimp in a baking dish 1 layer.
• Sprinkle with with mozzarella cheese.
• Top with rest of sauce.
• Top with grated parmesan cheese.
• Bake in 350 degree oven till cheese is melted.
• About 15-20 minutes.