Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of creamy Cajun shrimp pasta with sausage. This dish combines succulent shrimp and spicy Italian sausage enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce, creating a symphony of taste that will impress anyone at your dinner table. Perfect for date nights or cozy gatherings, it’s quick to whip up and visually stunning, making it an ideal choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 8 oz spicy Italian sausage (sliced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced)
- 1/2 cup onion (diced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage and brown for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in onions and bell peppers; sauté until softened.
- Add garlic and Cajun seasoning; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Mix in shrimp and heavy cream; cook until shrimp are pink.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 250mg