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Cajun Shrimp and Andouille Pasta

This Cajun Shrimp and Andouille Sausage Pasta is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Easy instructions, simple ingredients, and full of flavor.
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AUTHOR Dianna
Course Dinner, Main, Recipes
Servings 3 servings
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 3 andouille sausage, sliced julienne
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, deseed and dice small
  • 1 red chili pepper, deseeded and sliced very thin
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, diced
  • 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes with tomato puree
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 tablspoon Cajun seasoning, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 2 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper or to taste
  • 1 package fresh pasta or tortellini
  • fresh parsley, chopped optional
  • 1 bunch kale, chopped optional

Instructions
 

  • Toss shrimp with salt, Cajun seasoning, oregano, and ground pepper, then set aside.
  • Heat a large pan with 1 tbsp olive oil. Cook sausage about 2-3 minutes each side. Set aside. Sear shrimp quickly and set aside.
  • Add the remaining oil to the pan and saute onion and red pepper with remaining Cajun seasoning, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Once translucent, add garlic until soft and fragrant.
  • Add in tomatoes and brown sugar, cooking for 8-10 minutes until thickened and reduced, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in chicken broth and add back sausage, simmering for an additional 10 minutes until about 1/3 reduced. Add in cream, cooked shrimp, and kale (optional) at the end before tossing in pasta. *
  • Cook pasta according to package and toss in the sauce. Serve with fresh parsley garnish.

Notes

  • The sauce will be thin. This is because the fresh-cooked pasta will absorb a lot of moisture and thicken the sauce slightly with the addition of heavy cream.

    • Nutrition

    Calories: 300kcal
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