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Flavorful One-Pot Cajun Shrimp Pasta with Andouille Sausage

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A quick and easy one-pot Cajun shrimp pasta with smoky Andouille sausage, creamy spicy sauce, and tender shrimp, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

  • Andouille sausage, sliced
  • Raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Fettuccine or linguine pasta
  • Olive oil
  • Yellow onion, finely chopped
  • Garlic cloves, minced
  • Bell peppers, diced (red and green)
  • Cajun seasoning
  • Chicken broth (low sodium), about 4 cups (960 ml)
  • Heavy cream, 1 cup (240 ml)
  • Parmesan cheese, grated
  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Slice the Andouille sausage into about 1/4-inch pieces. Peel and devein the shrimp if not already done. Dice the onion and bell peppers, and mince the garlic. Set everything aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the sausage slices and cook until they start to brown and release their smoky aroma, about 3-4 minutes. Remove half of the sausage and set aside for garnish if desired.
  3. Add the chopped onions and bell peppers to the pan with the remaining sausage. Sauté for 3 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  4. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning over the mixture and stir well to coat. Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth and 1 cup of heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Break the pasta in half and add it directly to the simmering liquid. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Cook until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has reduced into a creamy sauce, about 10-12 minutes.
  6. Nestle the shrimp into the pasta and cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes. Avoid overcooking.
  7. Stir in half the grated Parmesan cheese and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top before serving.

Notes

Use long, flat noodles like fettuccine or linguine for best sauce absorption. Add shrimp last to avoid overcooking. Adjust Cajun seasoning gradually to control spice level. If sauce thickens too much before pasta is done, add a splash of broth or water. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk. Use gluten-free pasta for gluten sensitivity.

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