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Indulgent Creamy Cajun Sausage and Shrimp Pasta: A Flavor Explosion

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A creamy and flavorful Cajun pasta dish featuring shrimp and smoked sausage.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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To create this mouthwatering pasta, you’ll need the following ingredients:

  • 8 oz fettuccine or your favorite pasta
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions, salting the water generously.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté the sausage for about 5 minutes until browned.
  3. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender.
  4. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink.
  5. Stir in heavy cream, chicken broth, and Cajun seasoning; simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Drain pasta and toss it with the sauce; season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, let the sauce simmer longer if desired.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Pasta
  • Method: Sauté
  • Cuisine: Cajun
  • Diet: Carnivore

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 650
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 1200mg
  • Fat: 35g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 200mg