Description
Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta with Sausage is a delightful dish that transports you straight to the heart of New Orleans. This comforting recipe features tender shrimp and flavorful sausage, all enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce that clings to every strand of al dente pasta. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night at home, this dish is both simple to make and bursting with flavor, making it an ideal weeknight dinner option. Serve it up with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce, and watch everyone come back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or linguine
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, deveined
- 8 oz Andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 bell pepper, diced (red or green)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add sliced sausage and cook until browned. Add diced onion and bell peppers; sauté until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and Cajun seasoning; cook for about one minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet; cook until pink and opaque (about 3-4 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream; scrape any flavorful bits from the pan. Simmer gently, adding reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet; toss until well-coated with sauce. Garnish with Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 210mg