Baked Shrimp With Ziti

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375*
2. Lightly spray a casserole dish with nonstick spray
3. Cook the pasta according to package directions
4. In a blender combine the softened cream cheese, hot water and roasted red peppers.
5. Blend until smooth and combined well
6. Using a Dutch oven pan, over medium heat, add the oil and Shrimp, scallops, salt and garlic
7. Sauté for only 2 minutes, the shrimp and scallops should not be fully cooked at this point
8. Add in the red bell pepper mixture from the blender and bring to a simmer
9. Reduce the heat to low and cook for two minutes, stirring constantly
10. Add in the cooked pasta and the chopped parsley, Toss well
11. Pour this into the sprayed 8 inch baking dish and sprinkle evenly with cheese
12. Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 25 minutes, when the cheese is fully melted
13. Remove from the oven
14. Preheat the broiler on low
15. Return the dish to the oven and broil until the cheese turns golden brown
16. Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes before serving. This will allow the sauce to set, or firm up a touch and stay adhered to the shrimp and pasta.

Enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

• Yield: 4
• Serving Size: 1
• Amount Per Serving: Calories: 576 | Total Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0g | Unsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 229mg | Sodium: 1504mg | Carbohydrates: 23g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Protein: 40g