Cajun Pasta Shrimp Sausage (Printer-Friendly)

Bold Cajun pasta with shrimp, sausage, and a spicy tomato or creamy sauce.

# What You’ll Need to Cook:

→ Produce

01 - 1 medium onion, chopped
02 - 1 stalk celery, chopped
03 - 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
04 - 1-2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
05 - 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
06 - Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
07 - Chopped green onions, for garnish

→ Proteins

08 - 4 oz smoked andouille sausage, sliced
09 - 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Pantry

10 - 28 oz crushed tomatoes
11 - 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning blend
12 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
13 - 1 tbsp olive oil
14 - 8 oz pasta noodles, cooked al dente
15 - 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
16 - Spicy red pepper flakes, for garnish
17 - Hot sauce, to taste

→ Creamy Version (Optional)

18 - 2-3 tbsp sour cream or crema
19 - Heavy cream or cream cheese, optional substitute

# Steps to Prepare:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery, bell pepper, and jalapeno. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
02 - Stir in the garlic and sliced andouille sausage. Cook for 1 minute until garlic is fragrant.
03 - Add crushed tomatoes and Cajun seasoning. Stir well, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20–30 minutes to develop flavor.
04 - Tuck the shrimp into the simmering sauce and cook for 5 minutes until shrimp are opaque and pink.
05 - Stir in reserved pasta water and cooked pasta noodles. Toss to coat evenly and thicken the sauce slightly.
06 - For a creamy version, stir in sour cream, crema, or other creamy ingredients at this stage and mix thoroughly.
07 - Garnish with parsley, red pepper flakes, and green onions. Add hot sauce if desired and serve hot.

# Extra Cooking Tips:

01 - For deeper flavor, allow the sauce to simmer longer before adding shrimp and pasta.
02 - Vary the protein by substituting chicken, crawfish, or other seafood.
03 - Use any pasta shape you prefer; linguine and fettuccine work particularly well.
04 - Cajun seasoning blends vary in spice level, so adjust quantity to taste.
05 - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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