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Description
A flavorful one-pan dish combining Cajun-spiced shrimp, sausage, and pasta baked to perfection.
Ingredients
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sausage, bell pepper, and onion. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes.
- Mix in cooked pasta.
- Transfer to a baking dish and top with cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 15 minutes until cheese melts.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste.
- Substitute chicken for shrimp if preferred.
- Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun