Creamy Cajun Pasta
This easy pasta dish features linguine, smoked sausage, and shrimp in a creamy, spicy Cajun sauce.
Ingredients
- 1/2 box linguine noodles (more if desired)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (add more for larger batches)
- 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon Tony's No Salt seasoning
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Kinder's No Salt Garlic and Herb seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- to taste seasoned salt or salt and pepper
- to taste cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes (adjust for spice preference)
- 1/4 cup pasta water
- 1/2 lemon juiced (optional)
- smoked turkey sausage sliced into half moons
- shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon Tony's No Salt seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon Kinder's No Salt Garlic & Herb seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Cook linguine noodles in salted boiling water until al dente. They will finish cooking in the sauce.
- Season shrimp in a bowl with onion powder, garlic powder, Tony's seasoning, garlic and herb seasoning, and a drizzle of olive oil. Toss until coated.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced smoked turkey sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add shrimp and sear until pink and cooked through. Remove and set aside with the sausage.
- Add butter and olive oil to the skillet. Once melted, add diced onions and cook until translucent, then add minced garlic and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, then add heavy cream and bring to a low simmer. Season with onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, Tony’s seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste.
- If the sauce is too thick, gradually add reserved pasta water until it reaches a silky texture.
- Reduce heat to low and mix in parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Return sausage and shrimp to the skillet, then add drained linguine noodles. Toss gently until fully coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve topped with fresh lemon juice, additional parmesan, and red pepper flakes if desired.
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Notes
This pasta dish pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread!