Cajun Sausage and Shrimp Pasta
Experience the bold flavors of Creamy Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta – a dish that's sure to become a family favorite. With its creamy sauce, spicy Cajun seasoning, and tender shrimp and sausage, it's a meal that's sure to impress!
Ingredients
- 8 ounce Pasta
- 1 Tablespoon Butter or Olive Oil
- ½ pound Shrimp
- 14 Ounces Smoked Andouille Sausage Sliced
- ½ Onion Thinly sliced
- ½ Red Bell Pepper Seeds removed and thinly sliced
- 2-3 Tablespoons Cajun Spice Blend
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 14oz Diced Tomatoes
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated
- 3 cups Half and Half
- Garnish Fresh Parsley and Parmesan Cheese Optional
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Do not rinse. Try to time the pasta so that it is done when the sauce is finished.8 ounce Pasta
- Season the shrimp with 2-3 teaspoons of the Cajun seasoning. Add 1 tablespoon of butter or olive oil to a large skillet and cook the shrimp for 2 minutes per side over medium-high heat. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.1 Tablespoon Butter or Olive Oil, ½ pound Shrimp
- Add the sliced smoked sausage and sear both sides. Remove the sausage from the pan and set aside with the shrimp.14 Ounces Smoked Andouille Sausage
- Add the onions, peppers, the remaining Cajun spice blend, and garlic to the same pan. Cook for 3 - 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften. Be sure to scrape all the browned bits off the bottom of the pan while the vegetables are cooking.½ Onion , ½ Red Bell Pepper, 2-3 Tablespoons Cajun Spice Blend, 2 cloves Garlic
- Add the petite diced tomatoes and simmer for 3- 5 minutes.1 14oz Diced Tomatoes
- Pour in the half-and-half and parmesan cheese and simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens. DO NOT bring to a boil. Don't worry if it seems thin, the pasta will help to thicken the sauce.½ cup Parmesan Cheese, 3 cups Half and Half
- Add the shrimp and sausage back to the pan. Toss the hot pasta with the sauce and garnish with fresh parsley, and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.Garnish Fresh Parsley and Parmesan Cheese
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Notes
TIPS
- Store any leftover pasta in an airtight container for up to three days in the refrigerator.
- Andouille sausage is cooked. If you use a sausage that is not pre-cooked, be sure to alter the cooking instructions to be sure that it is fully cooked.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 608kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 32gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 171mgSodium: 852mgPotassium: 654mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1745IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 277mgIron: 2mg
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