Creamy, smoky, and packed with bold Cajun flavor, this Shrimp and Sausage Pasta is loaded with juicy shrimp, savory sausage, and tender pasta tossed in a rich spicy cream sauce. A restaurant-style comfort meal ready right at home.
Ingredients
12 oz penne pasta
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp paprika
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 cup chicken broth
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 25 mins | Total: 40 mins
Kcal: 640 | Protein: 38g | Servings: 4
Instructions
1. Cook the Pasta
Boil pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Season the Shrimp
Toss shrimp with Cajun seasoning and paprika.
3. Cook the Sausage
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
4. Cook the Shrimp
In the same skillet, add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
5. Sauté Vegetables
Add garlic and bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
6. Make the Sauce
Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir well and simmer for 3–4 minutes. Add parmesan cheese and stir until creamy.
7. Combine Everything
Return sausage and shrimp to the skillet. Add cooked pasta and toss until fully coated in the creamy Cajun sauce.
8. Serve
Garnish with fresh parsley and extra parmesan cheese if desired.
Description
This Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta is rich, creamy, smoky, and bursting with spicy Southern flavor. The combination of tender shrimp, savory sausage, and creamy Cajun sauce makes this pasta dish perfect for cozy dinners and seafood lovers.
