cajun pasta

Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta is a hearty dish that will satisfy a crowd! Spicy Andouille Sausage, and Cajun Shrimp on top of a creamy bed of noodles and fresh veggies, for a filling weeknight meal that will impress even the pickiest eaters!

Cajun Shrimp Sausage Pasta

box (10 ounces) fettucini noodles

shrimp, (peeled and deveined and tail removed)

kosher salt, (to taste)

black pepper, (to taste)

cajun seasoning

oregano

olive oil

andouille sausage

zucchini, (halved lengthwise and sliced thin)

yellow onion, (diced)

red peppers,

brown sugar

garlic, (minced)

tomatoes

chicken broth

heavy cream

parmesan

fresh chopped parsley, (optional)

Add pasta to a large pot of boiling water that has been salted. (Anywhere from 1-2 tablespoons of salt.) Cook to al dente, 8-10 minutes.

Remove pasta from water and drain.  Set aside (if you are worried about the noodles sticking together you can toss them in a little bit of oil or butter).

Pasta

In a bowl, toss shrimp with salt, pepper, and cajun seasoning and make sure it is well coated.

Heat a large skillet (12-inches) over medium-high heat and drizzle olive oil in pan.

Add shrimp and cook for about 2 minutes. Flip shrimp over and cook another minute, or until pink and firm.

Remove shrimp from pan to a plate, set aside.

Shrimp

Add the cut-up sausage to the pan you just removed the shrimp from. Cook sausage until lightly browned, about 3-4  minutes each side. Remove from pan to a plate, set aside.

Sausage

In the same pan you cooked the sausage in, lower the leat to medium.

Add 3 tablespoons olive oil and then the chopped zucchini, onion, red pepper, cajun seasoning, and brown sugar.  Toss everything together to evenly coat.  Cook until the veggies are soft, about 3-5 minutes.

Add minced garlic and cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer, stirring and scraping the pan with tongs to get up any brown bits from the bottom. Simmer for about 5 minutes.

Add in parmesan, cooked pasta, shrimp, and sausage. Stir (toss all ingredients together and continue simmering until heated through (about 2-3 minutes).

Serve in skillet and garnish with chopped parsley. (optional)

Assembly

This recipe for Cajun shrimp and sausage pasta is sauteed shrimp and smoked sausage with colorful vegetables, all served over a creamy pasta. Dinner's ready in less than 30 minutes with plenty of bold flavors!

Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta

shrimp

butter (divided use)

sausage

Cajun seasoning (or more to taste)

onion

sliced bell peppers

linguine pasta (other long pasta varieties will also work)

parmesan cheese

parsley

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add the pasta and cook according to package directions.

While the pasta is cooking, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large pan over medium heat.

Add the onions and peppers and cook for 4-6 minutes or until softened. Season with 1 teaspoon of the Cajun seasoning.

Add the sausage and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.

Season the shrimp with the remaining teaspoon of Cajun seasoning and add them to the pan, cooking for 2-3 minutes or until pink and opaque.

Drain the pasta and return to the pot it cooked in. Turn the heat on medium high and add the cream and butter along with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until sauce has started to thicken. Stir in parmesan cheese.

Place the shrimp and sausage mixture on top of the pasta and sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.

This easy family friendly fettuccine pasta combines  pan seared garlic shrimp with a creamy Cajun seasoned pasta sauce.

Cajun Shrimp Pasta

fettuccine noodles

lb jumbo gulf shrimp, peeled and deveined

creole seasoning

butter

shallots

garlic

heavy whipping cream

Parmesan cheese

Cook noodles according to package instructions and drain well.

Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and sprinkle them with 1 1/2 tablespoons creole seasoning turning halfway through.

In a large skillet melt butter over medium high heat.  Add shallots and cook for 5 minutes. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes flipping halfway through. Add the garlic to the skillet with the shrimp in the last 30 seconds of cooking and stir constantly.  Do not crowd the pan with shrimp.  If necessary plate the shallots, shrimp and garlic then add a little butter to the skillet and cook the remaining shrimp. Remove mixture to a plate and set aside.

Add the chicken broth to the skillet and cook to reduce by half while scraping the bottom of the skillet to remove any brown bits. Reduce heat to low, add the cream and cook to reduce by half; stirring often.  Slowly whisk in Parmesan cheese. Season to taste with creole seasoning. Add the shrimp and shallot mixture back to the pan with the sauce. Add the cooked fettuccine noodles back to the pan and toss to coat.  Top with a sprinkle of chopped parsley.

This looks incredible! It looks good enough to dive into. I can't wait to make it.

Wow! This is so delicious! So many wonderful flavors... my whole family loved it!!

Ohhhh shrimp and pasta, two of my absolute favorites! Love how easy this pasta dish is to make!

Absolutely lovely. Simple yet delicious and easy to make!

This looks incredible! We love cajun flavors so we'll definitely be trying this in the future. Mouthwatering!

Made it with what I had on hand, which meant white onion and scallion instead of shallot; and half shrimp/half chicken. Easy and really good. My cajun seasoning was very salty. I will have to look for a low salt variety.

This quickly became a favorite at my house! Everyone loved it!

Looks so amazing! I love shrimp pasta recipes, can't wait to try this!

We love shrimp too! This was a perfect way to eat them too, easy and scrumptious!

My wife and I had great fun making this dish.  We substituted unsweetened coconut milk for the heavy cream.  it worked great.  I also added sautéed mushrooms to my plate which enhanced the flavor and texture for me.

This dish is absolutely perfect! So delicious! The flavor on these shrimps is incredible! I served this up with a side of corn on the cob and spicy baked beans and we were all in heaven. Wonderful!

The sauce is so good I wanted to eat it by the spoon. Restaurant quality yet so easy to make.

This was even better than I imagined! I used shrimp that was already deveined and it was perfect!

A creamy mushroom sauce flavored with onion, red bell pepper, garlic, and just the right amount of spice coats spaghetti pasta in this delicious, comforting dish. Finished with shredded and grated parmesan cheese, this pasta dish is sure to be a family favorite!

Creamy Cajun Mushroom Pasta

lb. dried spaghetti pasta

unsalted butter

mushrooms (sliced)

red bell pepper (rinsed, seeded, and chopped)

garlic (minced)

Salt and black pepper (to taste)

onion powder

garlic powder

Italian seasoning

paprika

cayenne pepper

red pepper

(plus

Cook spaghetti pasta until al dente in salted water according to package instructions. Drain the pasta, reserving about a cup of pasta water, and set it aside.

Melt butter in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, onion, and bell pepper and cook until the vegetables have softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.

Season the veggies with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, cayenne, and crushed red pepper. Add Worcestershire sauce and give everything a good stir with a wooden spoon to combine all of the ingredients.

Add half and half to the mushroom mixture and stir to combine. Reduce heat to medium and simmer the sauce until it thickens slightly, about 5-7 minutes.

Add cooked spaghetti to the pan with the sauce and add about 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water. Toss everything with silicone tongs to combine, ensuring all of the spaghetti noodles get coated with the sauce.

Simmer pasta while continuing to toss with tongs, until the sauce thickens a bit more, about 2-3 minutes. If the pasta seems a little dry, add more pasta water until a creamy consistency is reached. I ended up adding about 1/2 cup.

Add in grated and shredded parmesan, season with more salt and pepper to taste,  and give the pasta one final toss. Serve pasta immediately, topping each serving with more grated parmesan. Enjoy!

Baby Bella mushrooms (sliced)

half and half

Cajun chicken and sausage pasta is a simple dish with lots of flavor. Comes together in under 30 minutes and a meal your whole family will love.

Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta

oz Penne pasta

Cajun seasoning (or more if desired)

½ lbs chicken, diced

sausage links

onion, diced

red pepper, chopped

green pepper, chopped

½ cups half and half

Salt and pepper

chopped parsley

Cook pasta according to the package instructions until...

Cook pasta according to the package instructions until it's al dente. Drain and set aside.

In a small bowl toss the diced chicken...

In a small bowl toss the diced chicken with the Cajun seasoning.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet on...

Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add diced chicken, peppers, and onions.  Cook until chicken is no longer pink about 7-8 minutes.

Add in sliced sausage and garlic and cook...

Add in sliced sausage and garlic and cook another 2-3 minutes.

Reduce heat to medium-low and add in the...

Reduce heat to medium-low and add in the half and half. Mix and let it come to a low simmer. Stir in parmesan cheese and mix until combined.

Add in the pasta and mix everything together.

Garnish with fresh parsley and more parmesan cheese...

Garnish with fresh parsley and more parmesan cheese if desired.

Creamy Cajun macaroni salad gives pasta salad a zesty makeover. With a little kick from a Cajun spice blend, this creamy cold noodle dish isn&#039;t your regular deli side dish. It packs so much flavor, you will want to make this for every picnic!

Creamy Cajun Macaroni Salad

lb rotini pasta

celery

Cajun seasoning

tsp smoked paprika

salt (to taste)

tsp black pepper

mayonnaise

tbsp yellow mustard

tbsp red wine vinegar

lemon juice

hot sauce

parsley leaves (optional, for garnish)

Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Stir in the pasta, and cook according to the package directions.

Drain the pasta in a large strainer, and run it under cold water (gently stirring) to stop all of the pasta from continued cooking. Continue until all the pasta&#039;s cooled to the touch. Set it aside to drain completely.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients, except for the celery and onions. Whisk until smooth. If the mixture&#039;s too thick, add a tablespoon or two of water.

Season the sauce as needed with additional salt &amp; pepper. Add the pasta, onion, and celery to the pot and toss gently to coat.

Serve the macaroni salad immediately, garnished with fresh parsley- if desired.

This Cajun Chicken Pasta is creamy, spicy, and packed with flavor and veggies. It&#039;s an easy one pot meal that&#039;s perfect for a weeknight!

Cajun Chicken Pasta

chicken breasts

salt and pepper (to taste)

red bell pepper (thinly

yellow bell pepper (thinly

water

penne pasta

(brick-style) cream cheese

spinach

In a large skillet or Dutch oven pot (you will need a lid to cover the pot later), heat the olive oil and butter over medium-high heat.

Once the butter is melted, add the chicken to the pan. Sprinkle salt and pepper over the chicken, then add the onion and bell peppers to the pan. Cook, stirring often, until the chicken is lightly browned and the veggies start to soften, about 6 minutes.

Add the garlic and Cajun seasoning and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

Pour in the chicken broth and water. Stir, and scrape up any bits that are stuck to the bottom of the pan.

Stir in the pasta and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to a medium simmer and cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked to al dente, about 15-18 minutes. Almost all of the liquid should be absorbed by the pasta.

Once the pasta is cooked, uncover the pan and turn the heat down to low. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, cream cheese and chopped spinach. Stir until the cream cheese melts and then remove from the heat. Serve.

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In this easy Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe, colorful veggies, chicken and pasta all cook together in one pot for a meal that's both easy and incredibly flavorful. Creamy, spicy, and totally delicious, you need this Cajun Chicken Pasta for dinner tonight.

Jambalaya Pasta combines chicken, shrimp, and fresh veggies with a blend of Cajun spices and tender linguine. Enjoy some for dinner tonight!

Cajun Jambalaya Pasta (Cheesecake Factory)

chicken

cajun spice seasoning (divided)

bell peppers ((red, yellow, and orange) julienned, divided)

red onion (julienned)

salt

black pepper

chicken stock

roma tomatoes (diced)

Cajun seasoning (to taste)

Boil water in a medium pot over high heat. Cook linguine as directed on the package. Remove from heat and drain.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine chicken pieces, 2 tablespoons of cajun seasoning, ½ cup of the sliced peppers, red onions, garlic, salt and pepper. Toss to coat all ingredients with the seasonings.

In a large skillet, heat olive oil on medium high heat. Add the chicken and vegetable mixture to the pan. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink.

Season shrimp with ½ tablespoons of cajun seasoning. Stir the shrimp into the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes.

Turn heat to medium and add chicken stock, remaining peppers, and diced tomatoes to the pan. Continue to cook until shrimp are pink. Reduce heat to low and simmer until all veggies are tender. Remove from heat.

Transfer pasta to a serving plate or pasta bowl and top with cajun jambalaya. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.

Quick and easy Cajun Pasta has andouille sausage and bell peppers. It is a creamy and luxurious dinner with a kick of spice that can be easily adjusted for taste preferences. This meal is wonderful for chilly fall and winter evenings. 

Cajun Pasta

pasta of choice

medium brown onion (*aka yellow onion,

red bell peppers

tomato paste

garlic (*6-8 large cloves of garlic)

smoked paprika

thyme

white pepper

finely shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano or Pecorino Romano (*plus extra for garnish)

pasta water (*see Note below)

lemon zested

Bring a large pot of water to a boil for pasta. Measure spices. Cut onion and peppers into strips. Peel and cut garlic. Zest and juice lemon. Finely shred cheese. Cut andouille sausage into bite sized pieces.

Preparation

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