Description
Bold and creamy Louisiana-style pasta loaded with succulent shrimp, smoky andouille sausage, and colorful peppers in a rich Cajun cream sauce that’s ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12 ounces andouille sausage, sliced
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 medium bell peppers, sliced
- 1 medium white onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook pasta according to package directions in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- 2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced sausage and cook for 4-5 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
- 3. Season shrimp with 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning. Add to the same skillet and cook 2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
- 4. Add butter to the skillet. Sauté onions and bell peppers for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 5. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Add remaining Cajun seasoning and paprika. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- 6. Return sausage and shrimp to the pan. Add drained pasta and toss to combine.
- 7. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce reaches desired consistency. Add reserved pasta water if needed to thin.
- 8. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Add a splash of cream or milk when reheating. For less spice, reduce Cajun seasoning to 1 tablespoon. Substitute smoked kielbasa if andouille sausage is unavailable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 26g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g