Description
Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta with Sausage is an irresistible dish that combines tender shrimp and spicy sausage in a rich, velvety sauce, perfectly coated over fettuccine or penne pasta. This flavorful meal bursts with Cajun spices and vibrant colors, making it ideal for date nights or family gatherings. With its enticing aroma and creamy texture, this pasta dish promises to become a favorite at your dinner table. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s quick to prepare yet impressively delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz Andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (red or green)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the sausage until browned. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add shrimp and bell peppers. Cook until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Stir in heavy cream, chicken broth, garlic, and Cajun seasoning; simmer for about five minutes until thickened.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss gently to coat in the sauce.
- Serve immediately topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg