Description
Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta with Sausage is an irresistible dish bursting with bold flavors, combining succulent shrimp and smoky sausage in a luscious cream sauce. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or linguine
- 1 lb large shrimp, deveined
- 8 oz Andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook sliced sausage until browned. Add onions and bell peppers; sauté until soft.
- Stir in garlic and shrimp; cook until shrimp are pink.
- Pour in heavy cream and Cajun seasoning; simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss cooked pasta with the sauce and Parmesan cheese until well coated.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 230mg
Keywords: Swap shrimp for chicken or add extra vegetables like spinach or mushrooms to customize your dish. Adjust the Cajun seasoning based on your spice preference.