One-Pot Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta Recipe

Overhead image of a pot of Cajun shrimp and sausage pasta with black squid ink spaghetti.

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One-Pot Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta Recipe

Made with warm spices and fresh veggies, this one-pot cajun shrimp and sausage pasta cooks in 15 minutes for the easiest weeknight meal!

Prep Time2

Course: dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cajun, cajun pasta, cajun shrimp and sausage pasta, easy dinner recipe, healthy pasta recipe, one pot dinner, one pot meal, one pot pasta, pasta, pasta for a family, quick pasta recipe

Servings: servings

Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

1 Large Dutch Oven

Ingredients

16 ounces squid ink spaghetti uncooked and split in half
1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
1 small onion thinly sliced
2 cups bell peppers chopped
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
3 cloves garlic minced
2 Tablespoons Cajun seasoning
Optional: 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons sea salt more or less to taste
1 teaspoon black pepper more or less to taste
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
1/2 pound shrimp cooked
3 chicken sausages cooked
1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
Optional: 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions

In a large, deep Dutch oven, add the uncooked pasta, tomatoes, onion, peppers, broth, garlic, Cajun seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir combine.
16 ounces squid ink spaghetti, 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes, 1 small onion, 2 cups bell peppers, 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth, 3 cloves garlic, 2 Tablespoons Cajun seasoning, Optional: 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 2 teaspoons sea salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper
Bring the ingredients to a boil over high heat. Then, cover, and reduce the heat to medium. Simmer for 12-15 minutes or until the pasta is al dente, stirring halfway through.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, shrimp, sausage, cilantro, and heavy cream until well combined.
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, 1/2 pound shrimp, 3 chicken sausages, 1 cup fresh cilantro, 1/2 cup heavy cream
Garnish with Parmesan cheese shavings, if desired. Serve warm!
Optional: 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese for garnish
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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