Description
Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta with Sausage is a tantalizing dish that brings together succulent shrimp, zesty sausage, and a velvety sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners or lively gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and bursting with flavor. The blend of Cajun spices adds just the right amount of kick, making it a crowd-pleaser that guarantees second helpings. With vibrant colors and rich textures, this pasta dish promises an unforgettable culinary experience.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz fettuccine or linguine
- 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz Andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (red and green), diced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté sausage: In a large skillet, cook sliced sausage over medium heat until browned (about 5 minutes). Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque.
- Add aromatics: Stir in minced garlic, diced onion, and bell peppers. Sauté until onions are transparent (3-4 minutes).
- Create the sauce: Pour in heavy cream and Cajun seasoning; stir well and simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta into the skillet with the sauce mixture until the noodles are evenly coated.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 210mg