Cajun Shrimp Pasta with Sausage: 5-Ingredient Dinner Recipe
Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta with Sausage combines juicy shrimp, smoky sausage, and bold spices in 30 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
For the Pasta:
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
For the Sauce & Meat:
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- ½ lb smoked sausage sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Garnish:
- Fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté sausage in olive oil until browned. Remove from skillet.
- Sauté onion and bell pepper until soft. Add garlic and Cajun seasoning.
- Cook shrimp in the skillet until pink. Remove and set aside.
- Simmer chicken broth and heavy cream to create the sauce.
- Toss pasta, shrimp, and sausage in the sauce until coated.
- Garnish with parsley and Parmesan. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Swap shrimp for chicken or tofu for variation.
- Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.