Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of creamy Cajun shrimp pasta with sausage, a dish that transforms any meal into a celebration. This comforting recipe features succulent shrimp and savory sausage enveloped in a luscious cream sauce, complemented by vibrant bell peppers and aromatic garlic. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in, this dish is quick to prepare and guarantees satisfaction with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 8 oz smoked sausage (sliced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 bell pepper (diced, any color)
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced sausage, bell peppers, and onion; sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add shrimp and minced garlic to the skillet; cook until shrimp are pink and opaque (about 3-4 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream and sprinkle Cajun seasoning; stir well and simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss cooked pasta into the sauce mixture, adding reserved pasta water if needed for consistency. Top with grated Parmesan before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg