Cajun Shrimp And Sausage With Cheese Sauce And Pasta Recipe

Spice up your weeknight with this mouthwatering Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta! This recipe delivers a rich and creamy cheese sauce, perfectly complementing succulent shrimp and savory sausage. Twice the deliciousness, twice the fun! Get ready for a flavor explosion that will leave you wanting more.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 85 mins

Calories 680.7 kcal

Protein 63g

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Cajun Shrimp And Sausage With Cheese Sauce And Pasta

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Ingredients for Cajun Shrimp And Sausage With Cheese Sauce And Pasta

Medium Shrimp
Fettuccine Pasta
Smoked Sausage
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion (chopped)
Fresh Garlic
1 red bell pepper (chopped)
2 celery stalks (chopped)
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
Velveeta Mexican Cheese
2 green onions (chopped)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt And Black Pepper

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How to Make Cajun Shrimp And Sausage With Cheese Sauce And Pasta

In a large Dutch oven, cook 1 lb Andouille sausage (or your favorite smoked sausage) over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, or until browned. Remove sausage and set aside, reserving about 1 tablespoon of rendered fat in the pot.
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the reserved sausage fat over medium heat.
Add 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined) and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until pink. Remove shrimp and set aside.
Add 1 medium onion (chopped), 1 red bell pepper (chopped), and 2 celery stalks (chopped) to the Dutch oven. Cook for 5 minutes, adding 2 cloves garlic (minced) during the last 2 minutes.
Stir in 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning and 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Gradually whisk in 2 cups chicken broth, bringing to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and stir in 1 cup heavy cream.
Simmer for 7-8 minutes.
Add 8 oz velveeta cheese (cubed), cooked sausage, and shrimp to the sauce. Stir until cheese is melted and smooth.
Stir in 2 green onions (chopped) and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the creamy Cajun sauce over 1 lb cooked pasta (penne, fettuccine, or your favorite shape). Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and green onions, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

51 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

126g

Carbs

11g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cajun Shrimp And Sausage With Cheese Sauce And Pasta?

Cajun Shrimp And Sausage With Cheese Sauce And Pasta takes about 105 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 85 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cajun Shrimp And Sausage With Cheese Sauce And Pasta?

Cajun Shrimp And Sausage With Cheese Sauce And Pasta has approximately 680.7 calories per serving, with about 63 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates and 70 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cajun Shrimp And Sausage With Cheese Sauce And Pasta?

The key ingredients for Cajun Shrimp And Sausage With Cheese Sauce And Pasta are Medium Shrimp, Fettuccine Pasta, Smoked Sausage, Butter, Onion, Fresh Garlic. See the full list with measurements above.