Description
A rich and creamy Cajun pasta packed with juicy shrimp and smoky sausage—perfect for a quick, flavorful weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (divided)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley or green onions (for garnish)
- Optional: red pepper flakes
Instructions
Cook pasta and set aside. Sauté sausage in olive oil, then cook shrimp with Cajun seasoning. Make a creamy sauce with butter, garlic, cream, broth, and cheese. Combine everything, season, and garnish before serving.
Notes
Adjust Cajun seasoning to control spice. Penne or fettuccine both work great. Add red pepper flakes for extra heat. Garnish with parsley or green onions for freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 1/4 of total)
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1050mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: shrimp and sausage pasta, Cajun pasta, creamy Cajun sauce, smoked sausage recipe, shrimp pasta dinner