Full of flavor and packed with personality, this Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta is a must-make! Loaded with tender shrimp, smoky andouille sausage, sweet bell peppers, and the most delicious creamy Cajun-inspired sauce, this pasta dish is one your guests will be raving about. It's bold, comforting, and comes together beautifully, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.

My oldest has been asking for the leftovers two days in a row. And trust me, that's saying something! He loves the creamy sauce, which honestly might be my favorite part, too. It's rich, flavorful, and unlike some cream-based pastas, this one reheats like a dream. Bonus points for being just as tasty the next day!

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Inspired by traditional Cajun cuisine, this pasta includes the "holy trinity" of onions, bell peppers, and celery. It's also loaded with Cajun staples like shrimp and andouille sausage for that signature flavor.

Use your favorite Cajun seasoning, whether it's Slap Ya Mama, Tony Chachere's, or your own homemade blend. Add as much or as little as you like to fit your heat level.

How To Make Cajun Shrimp And Sausage Pasta

STEP 1

In a large skillet brown the sausage, working in batches if needed. Remove from the pan and set aside. Add the oil and butter, cook the shrimp, set aside until needed.

STEP 2

In the same pan sauté the onions, celery and bell peppers until softened. Add in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

STEP 3

Pour the chicken stock into the same pan, scraping the bottom to remove the brown bits. Turn the heat up to bring the chicken stock to a boil, add in the pasta, cover with a lid, reduce to a simmer and cook for 8 minutes.

STEP 4

Remove the lid from the pan, add in the cream cheese, stirring to melt the cheese. Turn the heat up to medium low. Now pour in the milk, heavy cream and diced tomatoes. Simmer, stirring to prevent scorching.

STEP 5

Once the sauce has thickened to sauce consistency and the pasta is fully cooked, add in the shrimp and sausage. Enjoy!

💭 Quick Tip

Cook your pasta in chicken stock instead of water. Just like when I make rice, using stock infuses the pasta with even more savory depth. It's one of those small steps that makes a big difference in the final dish. But don't worry, if you don't have any on hand, water will still work just fine.

Reheating Tip

Reheat on low on the stove. Stirring frequently to prevent burning. To reheat in the microwave, cover with a damp paper towel, heat for 30 seconds, stir then heat again if needed.

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Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta

Creamy, spicy and full of flavor! This Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta is loaded with tender shrimp, andouille sausage, bell peppers and the most delicious creamy Cajun sauce.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Course Dinner

Servings 6

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
14 ounces andouille sausage thinly sliced
½ pound shrimp (any size) peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon butter
¾ teaspoon pepper
1 ½ teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2-3 teaspoons cajun seasoning your favorite kind
1 cup onion small diced
½ cup celery small diced
¾ cup green bell pepper small diced
4 cloves garlic minced
1 ½ cups chicken stock
10 ounces penne pasta
3 ounces cream cheese softened
¾ cup heavy cream
1 cup milk
14.5 ounces diced tomatoes drained

Instructions

Pat the shrimp dry then add to a small bowl, season with ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon paprika and ½ teaspoon garlic powder. Mix until fully combined, set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Begin browning the sausage, working in batches if needed. Set aside until needed.
To the same pan add in 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the shrimp to the pan, cook for 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Now add the diced onion, bell pepper and celery to the pan. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until tender. Add in the minced garlic and continue cooking for 30 seconds.
Pour in the chicken stock, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Increase the heat to high and bring it to a boil. Stir in the Cajun seasoning, remaining paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and pasta. Cover with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer for 8 minutes. This pasta will not be done at this point.
Remove the lid, add in the cream cheese. As the cream cheese melts, stir to prevent burning. Once all of the cream cheese is melted, turn the heat to medium and add in the heavy cream, milk and diced tomatoes.
Bring to a simmer, stirring regularly to prevent scorching. Once the pasta is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened stir in the sausage and shrimp. Enjoy!

Notes

Garnish with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese, fresh parsley and sliced green onions!

If using a salty cajun seasoning, you may need to adjust the salt in the recipe.

Keyword dinner, pasta, sausage, shrimp

Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta

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