Creamy pasta skillet with smoky sausage, tender shrimp, and a rich Cajun Alfredo sauce, perfect for dinner.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 8 oz andouille sausage, sliced
02 - 8 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Pasta
03 - 10 oz penne or fettuccine
→ 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 extra to taste
12 - Salt and black pepper to taste
13 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook sliced sausage for 3 to 4 minutes until browned, then remove and set aside.
03 - Melt butter in the same skillet, add onion and red bell pepper, sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
04 - Add shrimp and 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning to skillet, sauté 2 to 3 minutes until shrimp turn pink, then remove and set aside.
05 - Pour in chicken broth and scrape browned bits from pan, add heavy cream and remaining Cajun seasoning, bring to a simmer.
06 - Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth, then season with salt and pepper.
07 - Return cooked pasta, sausage, and shrimp to skillet, toss to coat with sauce and heat for 2 to 3 minutes.
08 - Sprinkle chopped parsley over the dish and serve hot.
