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Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta with Sausage

This Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta with Sausage is a bold, flavorful dish perfect for any dinner table. Packed with spices and creamy goodness, it’s a quick recipe you’ll love.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinners
Cuisine: American
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Servings: 4 servings
Author: Clara

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces penne pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 12 ounces andouille sausage, sliced
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned.
  3. Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning and add to the skillet. Cook until shrimp are pink and cooked through. Remove sausage and shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  5. Add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Return cooked pasta, sausage, and shrimp to the skillet. Toss everything together until well coated.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

For an extra kick, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.