11/13/2025
Creamy Cajun Pasta with Shrimp and Spicy Sausage 🍤🍖🍲
This rich, creamy pasta brings together shrimp, spicy sausage, and a bold Cajun-inspired sauce for a satisfying and tasty meal.
Ingredients:
8 oz fettuccine or preferred pasta
1 lb shrimp, peeled and cleaned
6 oz spicy sausage, sliced
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
2 tbsp olive oil
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 minced garlic cloves
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
1️⃣ Prepare the Pasta:
Cook the pasta following package instructions. Drain and put aside.
2️⃣ Flavor and Sauté the Shrimp:
Toss shrimp with half the Cajun seasoning. In a large pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high. Cook the shrimp 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and pink, then remove and set aside.
3️⃣ Sauté Sausage and Pepper:
In the same pan, use the remaining olive oil to cook the sausage slices until browned, about 4–5 minutes. Add the red bell pepper and cook another 2–3 minutes until tender.
Add garlic, stirring for about a minute until aromatic.
4️⃣ Prepare the Creamy Sauce:
Reduce heat to medium and pour in the cream, stirring to blend.
Mix in the rest of the Cajun seasoning and Parmesan, whisking until the sauce becomes smooth and thickens a bit.
5️⃣ Bring it All Together:
Place the drained pasta and cooked shrimp back into the pan, tossing everything until coated with sauce. Add salt and pepper as needed.
6️⃣ Finish and Serve:
Top with chopped parsley and serve immediately. Dig into your Creamy Cajun Pasta with Shrimp and Spicy Sausage!
Savor this flavorful and indulgent pasta dish! 🍽️✨.
