Creamy Cajun Alfredo with smoky sausage, tender shrimp, and pasta in a rich, flavorful sauce.
# Ingredient list:
→ 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 tablespoons unsalted butter
08 - 1 cup heavy cream
09 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 - ½ cup chicken broth
→ Seasonings
11 - 1½ tablespoons Cajun seasoning
12 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
13 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
02 - Heat skillet over medium heat and cook sliced sausage for 3 to 4 minutes until browned. Remove and reserve.
03 - In the same skillet, melt butter. Add onion and red bell pepper and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
04 - Add shrimp and 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning to skillet. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
05 - Pour in chicken broth and deglaze the pan by scraping browned bits. Add heavy cream and remaining Cajun seasoning; simmer gently.
06 - Stir in Parmesan cheese until fully melted and sauce is smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste.
07 - Return pasta, sausage, and shrimp to skillet. Toss thoroughly to coat in the sauce and heat through for 2 to 3 minutes.
08 - Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the dish and serve immediately while hot.
