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A bowl of creamy cajun shrimp and sausage pasta with the pan and fork next to it.
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Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta

This cajun shrimp and sausage pasta is creamy, spicy, full of flavor and quick to make, making it the ultimate weeknight comfort meal.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Keyword: Cajun Pasta, Cajun Sausage and Shrimp Pasta, Creamy Cajun Pasta, Creamy Cajun Pasta with Shrimp and Andouille, Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 8 oz pasta
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled, deveined and tails removed
  • 6 oz andouille sausage (chicken or pork) sliced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper deseeded and chopped
  • 1/2 green bell pepper deseeded and chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup milk of choice

Cajun Spice Blend

  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne or more for more spice

Instructions

  • Combine all the ingredients for the cajun seasoning blend together in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve some pasta water.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons of avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add peppers and sausage and cook for 5 minutes to brown the sausage and soften the peppers, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and shrimp and cook until the shrimp is halfway cooked, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Make space in the center of the pan and add tomato paste and cream cheese. Stir the tomato paste and cream cheese in the center of the pan to melt the cream cheese.
  • Add the Cajun spice blend and toss everything together. Slowly pour in the milk while stirring to create the sauce.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the pan and gently toss to coat the pasta in sauce. Add pasta cooking water, if needed, to thin the sauce.