Cajun Pasta Dish (Printable Version)
A bold and tasty pasta dish loaded with juicy shrimp, smoky sausage, and sweet peppers, all coated in a creamy Cajun-spiced sauce. Where Southern charm meets Italian comfort!
# Ingredients:
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6 oz sliced beef or smoked sausage
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1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp
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10 oz of your go-to pasta (we like fettuccine)
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½ cup grated Parmesan
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½ cup of thick cream
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½ cup crushed tomatoes
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1 cup chicken broth
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2 tbsp olive oil
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½ tsp dried oregano
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3 minced garlic cloves
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½ yellow onion, thin slices
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1 sliced red bell pepper
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1 tsp Cajun spice mix (or Creole)
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Season with salt and cracked black pepper as needed
# Steps:
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Mix shrimp with oregano, Cajun seasoning, pepper, and salt in a bowl. Warm 1 tbsp olive oil in a big pan over medium heat. Cook the shrimp for 2–3 minutes on each side until they’re pink and just begin to brown. Remove them from the pan and set aside.
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Using the same pan, add the second tbsp of olive oil and cook the sausage slices until both sides get a nice brown color. Take them out and set them aside.
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Toss garlic, sliced onion, and bell pepper into the pan. Stir them around and let cook for about 5 minutes until everything softens and smells great.
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Pour in the chicken broth and crushed tomatoes. Let it gently bubble. Add Parmesan and cream, stirring to make a rich, smooth texture. Taste it and adjust with more Cajun spice, pepper, or salt if it needs it.
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As the sauce simmers, boil your pasta in salted water following the package's timing. Drain it and toss it into the sauce when ready.
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Put the cooked shrimp and sausage back into the pan with the saucy pasta. Mix everything thoroughly so it’s all coated and warmed up.
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Top with some fresh parsley or extra Parmesan before serving, if you’d like.
# Notes:
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This dish blends spicy Cajun flavors with creamy Italian-style comfort food.
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Go easy or heavy on the Cajun spice mix depending on your heat tolerance.