Description
Indulge in the rich and spicy flavors of this Creamy Cajun Pasta with Shrimp and Spicy Sausage. This dish combines perfectly cooked shrimp and sausage with a creamy Cajun-infused sauce, all tossed with pasta for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
Proteins:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 oz spicy smoked sausage, sliced
- 1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Seasonings and Dairy:
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (divided)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh 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 until just done. Set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: Sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Add seasonings, cream, and broth. Simmer, then stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Combine and Serve: Toss pasta, shrimp, sausage, and sauce together. Simmer briefly, adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- Andouille sausage adds extra heat and flavor.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning for desired spiciness.
- Best served fresh but can be reheated with a splash of cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 630
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
