Creamy, spicy pasta with smoky sausage, shrimp, and a rich Cajun Alfredo sauce perfect for easy weeknight meals.
# Components:
→ Proteins
01 - 8 oz andouille sausage, sliced
02 - 8 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Pasta
03 - 10 oz penne or fettuccine pasta
→ Vegetables
04 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
05 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Sauce
07 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
08 - 1 cup heavy cream
09 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 - ½ cup chicken broth
→ Seasonings
11 - 1½ tbsp Cajun seasoning, plus additional to taste
12 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
13 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish
# Method:
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. Brown andouille sausage for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
03 - Melt butter in the same skillet. Add onion and red bell pepper; cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
04 - Add shrimp and 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until shrimp are pink. Remove and set aside.
05 - Pour chicken broth into skillet, scraping up browned bits. Stir in heavy cream and remaining Cajun seasoning; bring to a simmer.
06 - Add Parmesan cheese and stir until fully melted and sauce is smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper.
07 - Return cooked pasta, sausage, and shrimp to skillet. Toss to coat evenly in sauce and heat through for 2 to 3 minutes.
08 - Sprinkle chopped parsley over the dish and serve immediately while hot.
