Cajun Shrimp Alfredo Pasta Bake — Creamy, Cheesy & Comforting 🍤🧀
Introduction
If you're looking for the ultimate comfort food that’s rich, creamy, and bursting with bold flavor, this Cajun Shrimp Alfredo Pasta Bake is about to become your new favorite. Tender pasta is coated in a velvety Alfredo sauce, infused with warm Cajun spices, and topped with juicy, perfectly seared shrimp. Finished with a golden layer of melted mozzarella, this baked dish is cozy, satisfying, and perfect for family dinners or special occasions. It’s the kind of meal that fills your kitchen with irresistible aromas and brings everyone straight to the table.
Ingredients
For the Pasta Bake
- 1 lb penne pasta (450 g / 16 oz)
- 1.5 lbs large shrimp, peeled & deveined (680 g)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, divided (30 g / 1 oz)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml / 1 fl oz)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (12 g / 0.4 oz)
- 2 tablespoons butter (28 g / 1 oz)
- 2 cups heavy cream (480 ml / 16 fl oz)
- 1 cup milk (240 ml / 8 fl oz)
- 1½ cups grated Parmesan cheese (150 g / 5 oz)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (100 g / 3.5 oz), plus extra for topping
- 1 teaspoon onion powder (3 g)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (5 g / 0.17 oz)
Optional Add-ins
- ½ cup diced tomatoes (75 g / 2.6 oz)
- ½ cup diced red bell peppers (75 g / 2.6 oz)
Directions
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