Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta with Sausage is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner. With its spicy Cajun flavors, juicy shrimp, and savory sausage, this pasta dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Here’s a simple recipe for Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta with Sausage:
Ingredients:
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 lb spicy sausage, sliced
1 yellow onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 lb linguine
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
Cook the linguine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned and crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper. Cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the Cajun seasoning and cook for 1 minute.
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and cooked through, about 3 minutes.
Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes. Cook until the sauce has thickened, about 3 minutes.
Return the sausage to the skillet and stir to combine.
Serve the shrimp and sausage mixture over the cooked linguine.
Sprinkle with salt and black pepper, to taste. Serve and enjoy!
This pasta dish is best served immediately and will keep fresh in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Enjoy!