Description
Indulge in a flavorful Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta dish that combines spicy Cajun seasoning with creamy pasta, tender shrimp, and savory sausage for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 12 ounces fettuccine or penne pasta
Shrimp and Sausage:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound andouille or smoked sausage, sliced
- 1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (divided)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Sear sausage and shrimp: Brown sausage in a skillet, then cook shrimp with Cajun seasoning until opaque. Set aside.
- Make the sauce: Sauté bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Add Cajun seasoning, cream, broth, and Parmesan. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Toss in cooked sausage, shrimp, and pasta. Heat through and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste.
- Customize with spinach, mushrooms, or chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
