Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta
Ingredients
The pasta
-
10
ounces
linguine pasta
-
⅓
cup
finely grated parmesan cheese
-
1
cup
heavy cream
-
2
tablespoons
chopped parsley
The protein
-
1
pound
large shrimp, peeled and deveined
-
8
ounces
smoked sausage, cut into slices
The vegetables
-
½
cup
yellow onion, minced
-
1
cup
sliced bell peppers (red and yellow)
The seasoning
-
3
tablespoons
butter, divided
-
2
teaspoons
Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- 1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to package directions.
- 2. In a large pan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat.
- 3. Add the minced onion and sliced bell peppers, cooking until softened.
- 4. Stir in 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning.
- 5. Add the sausage and cook for a few minutes, stirring frequently.
- 6. Season the shrimp with the remaining Cajun seasoning and add to the pan, cooking until pink and opaque.
- 7. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot, adding cream, butter, salt, and pepper, cooking until the sauce thickens.
- 8. Stir in parmesan cheese and mix well.
- 9. Serve the shrimp and sausage mixture on top of the pasta, garnished with parsley.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4
Calories
719
Total fat
34g
Total carbohydrates
60g
Total protein
42g
Sodium
730mg
Cholesterol
474mg
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