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Creamy spicy cajun shrimp and sausage pasta with penne, shrimp, sausage, and grated cheese

Spicy Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta

A flavorful pasta dish with spicy Cajun seasoning, shrimp, and sausage.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz penne pasta
For the Sauce and Protein
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 12 oz andouille sausage, sliced
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Pot

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
  3. Add sausage and cook until browned. Stir in shrimp and Cajun seasoning, cook until shrimp turns pink.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Add cooked pasta and parmesan cheese. Toss to combine and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 38gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste for more or less spice.

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