Cajun Shrimp Sausage Pasta

Cajun Shrimp & Sausage Pasta

Ingredients:

• 12 oz (340g) penne pasta
• 1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled & deveined
• 12 oz (340g) smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (divided)
• 2 tbsp olive oil (or butter)
• 1 ½ cups heavy cream
• 1 cup chicken broth
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• Salt & black pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Cook pasta
   
   • Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. Cook sausage & shrimp
   
   • In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp oil.
   • Brown sausage slices until slightly crispy, then remove.
   • Season shrimp with 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
5. Cook veggies
   
   • In the same skillet, add remaining oil. Sauté bell peppers, onion, and garlic until softened.
7. Make creamy Cajun sauce
   
   • Stir in heavy cream, chicken broth, remaining Cajun seasoning, paprika, and Parmesan.
   • Simmer until sauce thickens slightly.
9. Combine
   
   • Add cooked pasta, sausage, and shrimp back into the skillet.
   • Toss everything together until well coated in the creamy sauce.
11. Serve
    
    • Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan.
    • Serve hot with garlic bread or a side salad.