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Sausage and Shrimp Alfredo Pasta Bake
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Sausage and Shrimp Alfredo Pasta Bake

1 hServes 6Nutri-Score D€€
from @mexcooks17 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • smoked sausage (whole links)Meat2 pieces
  • Italian seasoning (for the sausage)Spices2 g
  • chilli flakes (optional)Spices1 g
  • colossal shrimp (peeled and deveined)Fish24 pieces
  • olive oil (for the shrimp)Pantry30 ml
  • garlic powderSpices3 g
  • Cajun seasoning (divided between shrimp and sauce)Spices8 g
  • smoked paprikaSpices3 g
  • black pepper (divided between shrimp and sauce)Spices4 g
  • salt (divided between shrimp and sauce)Spices7 g
  • Old Bay seasoningSpices3 g
  • butter (one stick)Dairy113 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • heavy creamDairy480 ml
  • mozzarella cheese (shredded, plus extra for topping)Dairy200 g
  • Parmesan cheese (grated, plus extra for topping)Dairy100 g
  • spinach (a handful)Produce60 g
  • rigatoni (cooked)Grains450 g

per serving

Nutrition

748kcal

Carbs
58 g
Proteins
29 g
Fat
44 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Baking dish
  • Stockpot

step by step

Method

  1. Cook the sausage

    • Season the smoked sausage with Italian seasoning and chilli flakes.
    • Cook on medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes on each side until browned.
    • Slice and set aside.
    Step 1

  2. Cook the shrimp

    • Toss the shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt and Old Bay.
    • Cook on medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
    • Set aside.
    Step 2

  3. Make the Alfredo sauce

    • Melt the butter in a saucepan and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
    • Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the mozzarella, Parmesan, Cajun seasoning, salt and black pepper.
    • Stir until the cheese melts, then wilt in the spinach.
    Step 3

  4. Combine pasta and sauce

    • Add the cooked rigatoni to the sauce and toss to coat.
    • Fold in half of the sausage and half of the shrimp.
    Step 4

  5. Assemble and bake

    • Transfer the pasta to a baking dish.
    • Top with the remaining sausage and shrimp, then scatter over extra mozzarella and Parmesan.
    • Bake at 180 °C (350 °F) for 25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
    Step 5
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