Description
Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta with Sausage is a flavorful dish that combines tender shrimp and savory sausage in a rich, creamy sauce. The perfect blend of Cajun spices adds warmth and depth, making this pasta a standout at any dinner table. Quick enough for weeknight meals yet impressive enough for entertaining, this delightful recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings and leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz Italian sausage, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook sliced sausage until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add shrimp: Toss in the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque (about 3-4 minutes).
- Flavor it up: Stir in minced garlic and Cajun seasoning; sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Make the sauce: Pour in heavy cream while stirring; simmer gently for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine: Add drained pasta and Parmesan cheese to the skillet; toss everything together until well combined.
- Serve: Plate the pasta, garnish with fresh parsley, and enjoy immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 250mg