Description
A delicious and indulgent pasta bake that combines creamy sauce, succulent shrimp, and fresh spinach, perfect for a comforting meal at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup spinach, fresh
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Cook until shrimp is pink and cooked through.
- Stir in heavy cream and spinach, cooking until spinach is wilted.
- Combine the cooked pasta and shrimp mixture in a large baking dish, mixing well.
- Top with shredded cheese and bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of Cajun seasoning.
- Try adding other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Creamy Cajun Shrimp and Spinach Pasta Bake, pasta bake, shrimp pasta