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=== '''INGREDIENTS''' ===
*1 lb. cavatappi or other short-cut pasta
*1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
*2 bell peppers, diced
*1/2 white onion, diced
*kosher salt
*Freshly ground black pepper
*2 garlic cloves, minced
*1 lb. andouille sausage, sliced
*1/2 lb. peeled and deveined medium shrimp, tails removed
*1/4 c. Sliced green onions
*1 tbsp. Cajun seasoning
*2 tbsp. butter
*2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
*2 c. milk
*1 1/4 c. shredded Cheddar
*1 1/4 c. Shredded Monterey Jack
*1/4 c. panko bread crumbs
*2 tbsp. melted butter
 
=== '''DIRECTIONS''' ===
#In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente. Drain and return to pot.
#Meanwhile, in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat, heat oil. 
#Add bell peppers and onion and season with salt and pepper. 
#Cook until soft, 5 minutes, then stir in garlic. 
#Add andouille sausage, shrimp, 2 tablespoons green onions, 1 tsp. 
#Cajun seasoning and cook until shrimp is pink, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer mixture to a plate.
#'''Make cheese sauce:''' Melt butter in skillet. 
#Add flour and whisk until golden, then add milk and simmer until thickened, 2 minutes. 
#Add remaining Cajun seasoning and 1 cup each cheddar and Monterey jack and stir until melted and combined.
#Add cooked pasta and shrimp mixture and toss until combined. 
#Sprinkle with remaining cheddar and Monterey jack.
#In a small bowl, mix together bread crumbs, melted butter, remaining green onions, and a pinch of salt.
#Scatter bread crumbs on top of mac ’n cheese and bake until cheese is melted and bread crumbs golden, 15 minutes.

[https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a49791/cajun-mac-cheese-recipe/ Link to recipe]
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