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Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta Bake

Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta Bake

Cost $15, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 45 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Staples

    • 10 ounces penne pasta
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 1 tablespoon flour
    • 🥛 1/2 cup 2% milk
    • 🥛 1/2 cup half and half
    • 1/2 cup water

  • Protein

    • 🦐 8 ounces shrimp, peeled and deveined
    • 8 ounces andouille sausage, quartered

  • Seasonings

    • 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning

  • Cheeses

    • 4 ounces spreadable cheese
    • 🧀 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish and bring a pot of lightly salted water to boil.

2

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet and cook onion and bell pepper until softened (3-5 minutes). Stir in sausage and shrimp, then turn off the heat to finish cooking.

3

Cook penne pasta in boiling water for 6 minutes and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.

4

In a saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Whisk in flour, garlic, and Cajun seasoning. Slowly pour in milk, half and half, and reserved pasta water while whisking until smooth and bubbly (2-3 minutes). Stir in cheeses and allow them to melt.

5

Combine the cooked pasta, sausage, shrimp mixture, and sauce in the casserole dish. Cover dish with foil.

6

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes until heated through and bubbly.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

635

Calories

  • 35
    Protein
  • 35
    Carbs
  • 39
    Fats

💡 Add more spices if you prefer a stronger Cajun flavor.Use cooked sausage to save time.You can substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu for variety.