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Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta Recipe You’ll Crave Tonight

Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta
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A rich and flavorful Southern comfort food dish, Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta combines juicy shrimp, smoky sausage, and penne pasta in a spicy, creamy Cajun sauce. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner with bold flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz penne pasta
  • ½ lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ½ lb smoked sausage, sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil and brown the sausage slices until crispy. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add another tbsp of oil to the same pan. Cook shrimp with a sprinkle of Cajun seasoning until pink. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, sauté garlic for about 1 minute. Stir in diced tomatoes, heavy cream, chicken broth, and Parmesan cheese. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Add pasta, shrimp, and sausage into the sauce. Toss to coat evenly. Season with salt, pepper, and garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste if you prefer a milder or spicier dish.
  • You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
  • Use any short pasta shape if penne is not available.
  • Fresh grated Parmesan adds more flavor than pre-shredded varieties.

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