Recipe: Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta
Spice up your dinner routine with this delicious Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta! Packed with bold Cajun flavors, this hearty dish features tender shrimp, smoky sausage, and al dente pasta all tossed in a creamy, spicy sauce. Perfect for weeknights or entertaining guests, it’s a crowd-pleaser that combines the rich taste of the South with a comforting pasta twist. If you’re craving a quick, flavorful, and satisfying meal, this Cajun-inspired pasta will soon become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Pasta
- 1/2 lb penne pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp julienne sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/3 cup drained diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
Sausage and Shrimp
- 1 lb sliced beef smoked sausage (or andouille)
- 1 medium red and green peppers sliced thin
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion sliced thin (optional)
- 1 lb jumbo shrimp (deveined and peeled)
- 2 tsp cajun seasoning
Instructions
Pasta
- In a large pot with boiling water, cook 1/2 lb of penne pasta for approximately 8 minutes.
- Drain pasta and add back to the pot.
- One at a time, stir in the following ingredients: olive oil, julienne cut sun-dried tomatoes, diced tomatoes (drained), heavy cream, Italian seasoning, cajun seasoning, crushed red pepper, and parmesan cheese.
Shrimp and Sausage
- In a separate skillet - preheat and add olive oil and sliced peppers (onions optional). Sauté for 4 minutes on medium-low heat.
- Add in sliced smoked sausage and cook until done - approximately 7 minutes. Remove from pan.
- Clean deveined shrimp with tails removed. Rinse and pat dry. Use paper towels to remove excess water. Add to a bowl with olive oil and cajun seasoning.
- On medium-low heat, add shrimp to skillet and cook on each side for approximately 5 minutes. Once the shrimp are pink and have a little sear, stir in the sausage and peppers.
- Serve sausage and shrimp with pasta.
