Parmesan Pasta Popcorn Shrimp Bake


Prep Time: 8 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 43 minutes

Servings: 6

This easy-to-make recipe will quickly become a family favorite. This pasta bake is loaded with fresh spinach, Parmesan cheese and topped with crispy popcorn shrimp.

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Spray a medium baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.

Step 2

In an extra-large sauté pan over medium heat, add olive oil and cook onions until translucent (5 minutes). Stir in spinach and garlic and cook until spinach has wilted.

Step 3

Add flour, stirring for one minute. Stir in milk and cheese, stirring constantly until mixture begins to boil and thicken.

Step 4

Add lemon zest. Season to taste. Fold in pasta and pour mixture into the prepared baking dish.

Step 5

Bake until browned and bubbly (30-40 minutes).

Step 6

Remove from oven and allow to rest while shrimp are baking.

Step 7

Prepare popcorn shrimp according to directions on the box. Add hot cooked popcorn shrimp to top of the baked pasta and serve.