Description
Indulge in a delightful blend of flavors with this Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta with Sausage. Juicy shrimp and zesty sausage come together in a rich, creamy sauce that envelops perfectly cooked pasta. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. With its vibrant colors and bold flavors, it’s sure to impress your guests or become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz Andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Chives or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- 2. Sauté Sausage & Shrimp: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage for 5-7 minutes. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque.
- 3. Add Aromatics: Stir in garlic, onion, and bell peppers; cook until onions are translucent.
- 4. Create Sauce: Pour in heavy cream and sprinkle Cajun seasoning; simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 5. Combine: Toss cooked pasta into the skillet until well-coated with sauce. Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted and garnish with chives or parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 215mg