Description
This creamy Cajun shrimp and spinach pasta bake is a delightful dish that the whole family will love. It's rich, flavorful, and comforting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until translucent.
- Add the shrimp and Cajun seasoning, cooking until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Add the fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, mixing until smooth. Add the cooked pasta and stir to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese if desired, and bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to your taste.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg