Ingredients for Cajun Fettuccini
- Olive Oil
- 8 ounces smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Fresh Garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste)
- Dry Sherry
- Half And Half
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- Scallion
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fettuccine Pasta
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How to Make Cajun Fettuccini
- Cook fettuccini according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced smoked sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove sausage from skillet and set aside.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Stir in cayenne pepper. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Pour in sherry and cook for 1 minute, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Add half-and-half and chicken stock. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes, until slightly thickened.
- Stir in cooked sausage, scallions, and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add cooked fettuccini to the sauce and toss to coat. Add a little pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Cajun Fettuccini!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
27 g
Sugar
7g
Fat
49g
Carbs
2g
