Pin A creamy spicy one-pan pasta featuring smoky sausage succulent shrimp and a rich Cajun Alfredo sauce perfect for weeknight comfort
This dish quickly became a family favorite on busy weeknights because it combines bold flavors with simplicity
Ingredients
- Andouille sausage: 225 g 8 oz sliced
- Shrimp: 225 g 8 oz large peeled and deveined
- Pasta: 300 g 10 oz penne or fettuccine
- Onion: 1 small finely chopped
- Red bell pepper: 1 sliced
- Garlic: 2 cloves minced
- Unsalted butter: 2 tbsp
- Heavy cream: 240 ml 1 cup
- Parmesan cheese: 60 g ½ cup grated
- Chicken broth: 120 ml ½ cup
- Cajun seasoning: 1½ tbsp plus extra to taste
- Salt and black pepper: to taste
- Fresh parsley: 2 tbsp chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta:
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente Drain and set aside
- Brown sausage:
- In a large skillet over medium heat add the andouille sausage and cook for 3 4 minutes until browned Remove and set aside
- Sauté vegetables:
- In the same skillet melt the butter Add onion and red bell pepper sauté for 3 4 minutes until softened Add garlic and cook for 1 minute
- Cook shrimp:
- Add the shrimp and 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning Sauté for 2 3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink Remove shrimp and set aside
- Make sauce:
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape any browned bits from the pan Add heavy cream and remaining Cajun seasoning bring to a simmer
- Finish sauce:
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth Season with salt and pepper
- Combine:
- Add cooked pasta sausage and shrimp to the skillet Toss to coat in the sauce and heat through for 2 3 minutes
- Serve:
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot
Pin This meal always brings everyone together around the table sharing stories and enjoying the warm flavors
Required Tools
Large skillet Pot for boiling pasta Knife and cutting board Tongs or spatula
Allergen Information
Contains dairy cream Parmesan shellfish shrimp and wheat pasta May contain gluten depending on sausage and pasta used
Nutritional Information
Calories 590 Total Fat 31 g Carbohydrates 45 g Protein 32 g per serving
Pin This Cajun Sausage and Shrimp Alfredo Pasta is sure to become your new go-to for flavorful comforting meals
Recipe Q&A
- → What type of sausage works best?
Andouille sausage is ideal for its smoky, spicy flavor that complements the Cajun seasoning.
- → Can I use a different pasta?
Penne or fettuccine are perfect, but other firm shapes that hold sauce well can also work.
- → How spicy is this dish?
The Cajun seasoning provides a moderate heat level, adjustable by adding cayenne or hot sauce as desired.
- → Can I substitute the seafood?
Yes, chicken or smoked turkey sausage can replace shrimp or andouille for a different protein profile.
- → How do I thicken the sauce?
The sauce thickens naturally as Parmesan melts and cream simmers; simmer gently until desired consistency is reached.
- → Any tips for cooking shrimp perfectly?
Sauté shrimp just until they turn pink and opaque to avoid overcooking and maintaining tenderness.
