Description
A delicious and spicy Cajun pasta dish featuring andouille sausage and shrimp, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the sliced andouille sausage and cook until browned.
- Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the shrimp and cook until they turn pink.
- Add the heavy cream and Cajun seasoning; stir to combine.
- Mix in the cooked pasta and toss to coat evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to taste for desired spiciness.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a non-dairy alternative.
- This dish can be served with a side of garlic bread or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Cajun Pasta, Andouille, Shrimp, Spicy Pasta, Southern Cuisine