Description
A flavorful and hearty pasta dish inspired by Mardi Gras, featuring shrimp, andouille sausage, and a creamy Cajun sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound linguine or fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and sliced andouille sausage. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the sausage is browned.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a teaspoon of red pepper flakes when cooking the vegetables.
- You can also substitute the shrimp with chicken or scallops for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg