Description
Indulge in a decadent yet comforting dish with this Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta with Sausage recipe. It features perfectly cooked shrimp and andouille sausage, tossed in a rich cream sauce with Cajun spices, served over fettuccine or penne pasta. This flavorful Southern-inspired dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Pasta:
- 8 ounces fettuccine or penne pasta
Shrimp and Sausage:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, divided
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
Cream Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Sear the Sausage and Shrimp: In a skillet, sauté sliced andouille sausage until browned. Set aside. In the same skillet, cook shrimp with Cajun seasoning. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Prepare the Cream Sauce: In the skillet, sauté garlic, then add cream, broth, Parmesan, paprika, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Return sausage and shrimp to the skillet, add pasta, toss to coat. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste
- Substitute protein as desired
- Dish reheats well for meal prep
