One-pan creamy pasta with smoky sausage, tender shrimp, and a spicy Cajun Alfredo sauce for cozy meals.
# Components:
→ Proteins
01 - 8 oz andouille sausage, sliced
02 - 8 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Pasta
03 - 10 oz penne or fettuccine
→ Vegetables
04 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
05 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Sauce
07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
08 - 1 cup heavy cream
09 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 - ½ cup chicken broth
→ Seasonings
11 - 1½ tablespoons Cajun seasoning, plus extra to taste
12 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
13 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
# Directions:
01 - Boil pasta in salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced andouille sausage and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, melt butter. Add chopped onion and sliced red bell pepper; sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook another minute.
04 - Add shrimp and 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning to the skillet. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
05 - Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Stir in heavy cream and remaining Cajun seasoning. Bring to a gentle simmer.
06 - Whisk in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce is smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste.
07 - Return cooked pasta, sausage, and shrimp to the skillet. Toss thoroughly to coat in sauce and heat through for 2 to 3 minutes.
08 - Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top and serve immediately while hot.
