Description
This Creamy Cajun Pasta with Shrimp and Spicy Sausage combines succulent shrimp and zesty sausage in a rich, flavorful cream sauce with a Cajun kick. Ready in just 30 minutes, this hearty pasta dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a comforting meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 sausage links (spicy, sliced)
Pasta
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
Sauce & Seasoning
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Prepare the fettuccine pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain well and set aside to keep warm.
- Brown the sausage: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced spicy sausage and cook until nicely browned and cooked through. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté garlic and shrimp: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning over the garlic, then add the shrimp. Cook the shrimp until they turn pink and are opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Create the sauce: Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for 3-5 minutes until it thickens and becomes creamy.
- Combine pasta and protein: Toss the cooked fettuccine into the skillet with the sauce, mixing thoroughly to coat the pasta evenly. Add the cooked sausage and shrimp back into the skillet and stir everything together to combine and heat through.
- Serve: Garnish the creamy Cajun pasta with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot for a delicious, comforting meal.
Notes
- You can substitute spicy sausage with andouille sausage for authentic Cajun flavor.
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to your preferred spice level.
- For a lighter option, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream, though the sauce will be less rich.
- Make sure not to overcook the shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.
- Fresh parsley adds a nice color contrast and a hint of freshness to the dish.
