CAJUN SHRIMP AND SAUSAGE ALFREDO PASTA
Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Alfredo Pasta is bold, creamy, and packed with smoky sausage and tender shrimp. This easy one-pan dinner brings spicy Cajun flavour and cheesy Alfredo sauce together for the ultimate comfort meal.
Ingredients
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- ½ lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- ½ lb smoked sausage sliced
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Cook Pasta:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Cook Sausage & Shrimp:
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook until browned. Add shrimp and Cajun seasoning. Cook 2–3 minutes, until shrimp is pink and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Make Alfredo Sauce:
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 1 minute. Pour in heavy cream, then stir in Parmesan and mozzarella until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Combine:
- Add cooked pasta, sausage, and shrimp to the sauce. Toss well to coat everything in the Alfredo sauce.
Serve:
- Garnish with parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Cook shrimp, sausage, and sauce separately; combine and reheat when ready.
- Variations: Add spinach, mushrooms, or bell peppers.
- Serving Suggestions: Great with garlic bread or roasted veggies.
- Allergy-Friendly: Contains shellfish, dairy, and gluten; use alternatives if needed.