Healthy Seafood Gratin Pasta Bake - Cheesy & Deliciou
A creamy, cheesy seafood pasta bake that’s healthy, flavorful, and perfect for family dinners. Loaded with fresh seafood, herbs, and a golden cheesy crust.
Equipment
- 1 Oven
- 1 Casserole Dish
- 1 Saucepan
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Knife
Ingredients
- 250 g pasta penne or fusilli
- 200 g shrimp peeled and deveined
- 200 g white fish fillet diced
- 150 g scallops
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 200 ml heavy cream or Greek yogurt for lighter option
- 100 g grated cheese cheddar or mozzarella
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan, sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add shrimp, fish, and scallops. Cook until just opaque.
- Reduce heat, stir in cream, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Combine seafood mixture with cooked pasta in a casserole dish.
- Top with grated cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt or a light cream to make it healthier.
- Use any combination of seafood you prefer.
- For a crispy topping, sprinkle with breadcrumbs mixed with a little butter before baking.