Description
A creamy and flavorful Cajun shrimp pasta bake topped with melted mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10.5 ounces penne pasta
- 8.8 ounces shrimp, peeled
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1.5 cups Alfredo sauce
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook penne pasta until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Sauté peeled shrimp with Cajun seasoning in a skillet over medium heat until pink and opaque, about 3 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked penne, sautéed shrimp, Alfredo sauce, and diced bell pepper until thoroughly combined.
- Transfer the mixture into a baking dish and evenly sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 20 minutes, or until cheese is golden and bubbling.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the level of Cajun seasoning based on your spice preference.
- For a lighter version, you can use a low-fat Alfredo sauce.
- This dish can be easily made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg