Cheesy Shrimp Alfredo Bake

Ingredients

• 0.75 packages penne rigate , 16 ounce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound cooked medium shrimp with tails intact
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 cup diced baby bella mushrooms
• 1 jar Alfredo sauce , 16 ounce
• 1 can diced tomatoes , 15 ounce
• 2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend
• 1.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese , divided
• 2 tubss sun-dried tomato pesto , 6 ounce
• 0.5 cups seasoned bread crumbs

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. 2

   Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add shrimp, green pepper, and mushrooms; saute until vegetables soften, about 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Drain penne. Mix Alfredo sauce, tomatoes, Italian cheese blend, and 1 cup Parmesan cheese in a large bowl. Add shrimp mixture and mix thoroughly. Add pesto and mix again. Fold in penne.

5. 5

   Transfer penne mixture to a casserole dish. Mix remaining Parmesan cheese with bread crumbs; sprinkle over the casserole.

6. 6

   Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes.