Cajun Shrimp Pasta with Sausage
This Creamy Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta is a hearty, flavorful dish combining smoky sausage, tender shrimp, and a rich Cajun-spiced cream sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a comforting Southern-inspired meal.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Pot for pasta
- Colander
- Wooden Spoon
- Knife
- Cutting Board
Ingrédients
Cajun Shrimp
- 1/2 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp butter for cooking shrimp
Pasta and Sauce
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1/2 lb smoked sausage sliced into rounds
- 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking sausage
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil and Cajun seasoning. Heat butter in a large skillet and cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté sliced sausage until browned. Add garlic and bell peppers and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, then stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Return shrimp to the skillet, add cooked pasta, and toss everything together until evenly coated with the sauce.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Adjust the level of spice by adding more or less Cajun seasoning. For extra richness, add a tablespoon of cream cheese to the sauce. Best served immediately but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.