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Cajun Shrimp Pasta with Sausage

Perfectly spiced shrimp with andouille sausage laid on a bed of bow tie pasta. The pasta sauce is made with cajun seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and heavy cream for a smooth and robust sauce.
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Course Dinner

Ingredients
  

  • ½ lb. Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • ½ lb. Andouille sausage sliced into pieces
  • 1 Tbsp. Cajun seasoning
  • Olive oil
  • ½ Onion sliced thin
  • ½ Red bell pepper sliced thin
  • 1 tsp. Paprika
  • 1 tsp. Thyme
  • 1 Tbsp. Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp. Brown sugar
  • 2 tsp. Minced garlic
  • ½ C. Crushed tomatoes
  • ¾ C. Chicken broth
  • 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • ¾ C. Heavy whipping cream
  • 12 oz. Bow tie pasta
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Parmesan and chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta to your liking and drain.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat on the stove.
  • Add the shrimp and 1 Tbsp. cajun seasoning, and saute until the shrimp are cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  • Add the sausage to the same skillet and saute until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  • Reduce the heat to medium on the stove, and add some more olive oil to the skillet along with the onions and peppers. Saute until the vegetables become tender.
  • Mix in the garlic and saute another 30 seconds.
  • Stir in the paprika, thyme, 1 tbsp. Cajun seasoning, brown sugar, crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, heavy whipping cream, and salt and pepper to taste. Saute until the sauce thickens.
  • Add the shrimp, sausage, and cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine well.
  • Serve garnished with fresh chopped parsley and parmesan cheese.
  • Enjoy!