Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the shrimp in olive oil over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the smoked sausage in the same skillet until crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté shallots and red bell pepper for 1-2 minutes. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning and tomato paste, deglaze with chicken stock, and simmer. Add half and half, allowing the sauce to thicken.
- Combine shrimp, sausage, and drained pasta, mixing in the sauce. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water.
- Stir in Parmesan and parsley, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Notes
Don't overcook shrimp; they should be pink and opaque. Taste the sauce before serving to adjust seasonings.
