Description
A flavorful Cajun shrimp and sausage pasta dish with a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add shrimp and Cajun seasoning. Cook until shrimp turn pink, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir until cheese melts.
- Toss in cooked pasta and mix well.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste.
- Use any pasta shape you prefer.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: Cajun shrimp pasta, sausage pasta recipe, easy pasta dish