Name: Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Creole
Ingredients: 8 ounces Andouille sausage (sliced); 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 pound medium sized shrimp (peeled and deveined); 12 ounces dried bowtie pasta (farfalle) (cooked according to package instructions (reserve pasta water)); 1 green pepper (diced); 1/2 onion (diced); 8 ounces sliced white mushrooms; 1/4 cup sherry; 1-15 ounce can diced tomatoes (drained); 1/2 cup chicken stock; 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning; 1 bay leaf; 1 cup heavy cream; Grated parmesan cheese (optional for serving); Diced green onions (optional for serving)

Creole

Dutch oven

Heat the olive oil in a large high sided skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat and add the sausage. Brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.

Add the shrimp and cook 1 minute per side, until pink throughout. Remove and set aside.

Add the onions, green pepper and mushrooms and cook 5-7 minutes, until mushrooms have released their liquid.

Add the tomatoes, chicken stock, Cajun seasoning, bay leaf and cream and simmer for 5-10 minutes, until cream starts to reduce.

Add the sausage, shrimp and cooked pasta and toss to coat the pasta with the sauce.

Serve topped with grated parmesan cheese and green onions (optional).

Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta

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