Cajun shrimp Mostaccioli pasta w/ andouille sausage. Great recipe for Cajun shrimp Mostaccioli pasta w/ andouille sausage. The whole idea behind this meal was because I wanted to make a pasta dish and make the sauce from scratch. I had always wanted to use heavy cream somehow but never did until now.
Creamy cajun pasta with blackened shrimp and andouille sausage ~ not gonna lie, I licked my plate and then the pan, before Meathead could beat me to it! ~ Kelly Creamy Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta, is a celebration of flavors in one outstanding dish. I totally thought it tasted like I had ordered from a restaurant. This sauce is absolute Cajun heaven! You can have Cajun shrimp Mostaccioli pasta w/ andouille sausage using 12 ingredients and 10 steps. Here is how you cook that.
Ingredients of Cajun shrimp Mostaccioli pasta w/ andouille sausage
- Prepare 1 box of Mostaccioli.
- Prepare 1 packages of andouille sausage.
- It's 1 lb of shrimp.
- Prepare 1/2 of yellow bell pepper (or what color you desire ).
- You need 5 oz of grape tomatoes.
- It's 1 of carrot.
- It's of Cajun seasoning.
- It's 2 tsp of black pepper (or to taste).
- It's of salt.
- It's 1/3 cup of heavy whipping cream (I didn't measure so maybe 1/3 to 1/2).
- Prepare 2 tbsp of olive oil, extra virgin.
- You need 1 cup of shredded parmigiano-reggino.
This Creamy Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta comes together so quick it's perfect for a weeknight meal, but fancy enough to serve guests as well. Every recipe is only as good as the ingredients you use. For this cajun shrimp and sausage pasta you will need: Fettuccini Noodles - or another structured noodle, like bowtie or fusilli. Shrimp - deveined, shell removed, and tail removed.
Cajun shrimp Mostaccioli pasta w/ andouille sausage instructions
- Slice the sausage on a angle and set aside. In a bowl season the shimp with Cajun season and set aside..
- Clean and peel the carrot then slice on a angle. Slice the bell pepper and tomatoes long ways and set aside..
- In a deep pot get water going for pasta. Cook al dente. Be sure to salt the water..
- Add oil to a non stick skillet and saute the sausage until they slightly brown and remove.
- Add the shrimp. Saute until they turn slightly pink and remove from skillet..
- Add peppers and carrots and saute for 5 minutes until the carrots begin to slightly soften..
- Add tomatoes and continue to saute another 3 mins..
- Add sausage back to the skillet along with the heavy whipping cream, black pepper and parmigiano-reggino..
- Bring to a bowl until the sauce has thickened add salt if needed. Add shrimp and pasta then stir until the pasta is evenly coated. Let simmer for 3-5 minutes..
- Add more cream as needed to make more creamier..
I used a smaller shrimp for this recipe, but you could go larger, all the way to jumbo shrimp. Fresh veggies, succulent shrimp and smoked sausage served over a creamy pasta - all of my favorite things! This pasta is super easy to make, and mild enough that the whole family can enjoy it. How To Make Cajun Pasta With Andouille Sausage. Heat one tablespoon of the olive oil in a large pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.