Description
A delicious and creamy pasta dish with shrimp and andouille sausage, flavored with Cajun spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- Large shrimp
- Cajun seasoning (or Creole seasoning)
- Oregano
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 6 oz andouille sausage or smoked sausage (thinly sliced)
- Fettuccine pasta
- Garlic
- Crushed tomatoes
- Chicken broth (sodium free)
- Heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Start by cooking the fettuccine pasta according to the package instructions. This usually takes about 8-10 minutes.
- While the pasta cooks, grab a large skillet and heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the sliced sausage and cook until it’s nice and browned, which should take about 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and add the shrimp to the skillet. Season everything generously with Cajun seasoning and oregano. Cook until the shrimp are opaque and pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Next, pour in the crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. Allow everything to simmer for a few minutes, letting the flavors meld together.
- Lower the heat slightly and stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Mix until everything is well combined and creamy.
- Drain the cooked fettuccine and toss it into the sauce, mixing until the pasta is fully coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan or fresh herbs if you’d like, and dig in!
Notes
Watch the shrimp carefully to avoid overcooking. Experiment with pasta shapes and add vegetables for variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, shrimp pasta, Cajun recipe, easy dinner, comfort food