My family loves this dish! Clean bowls all around! This Recipe is a keeper
This Cajun Shrimp Pasta with Sausage is a flavorful and satisfying dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. The combination of spicy Cajun flavors, tender shrimp, and hearty sausage is sure to please your taste buds.
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Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Shrimp, peeled and deveined | 1 lb |
| Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper | To taste |
| Cajun seasoning | 1 teaspoon |
| Dried oregano | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Olive oil | 2 tablespoons |
| Andouille sausage or smoked sausage, thinly sliced | 6 ounces |
| Fettuccine pasta | 10 ounces |
| Yellow onion, thinly sliced | 1/2 |
| Red bell pepper, thinly sliced | 1 |
| Cajun seasoning | 4 teaspoons |
| Brown sugar | 1 teaspoon |
| Garlic, chopped | 2-3 cloves |
| Crushed tomatoes | 1/2 cup |
| Chicken broth | 1 cup |
| Heavy cream | 1 cup |
| Grated Parmesan cheese | 2/3 cup |
| Parsley, chopped | 1 tablespoon |
Instructions:
- Prepare Shrimp: Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook in a large skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil until pink and opaque. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Cook Sausage: In the same skillet, add olive oil and cook sausage until browned. Remove from skillet and set aside with shrimp.
- Cook Pasta: Cook fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook Vegetables: Sauté onion and red bell pepper in the same skillet until tender. Add garlic, Cajun seasoning, and brown sugar. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Make Sauce: Stir in crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Cook until sauce is well combined and heated through.
- Combine and Serve: Add cooked shrimp, sausage, and pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together until well coated with the sauce. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve hot.
