Description
This Creole Pasta is a bold, spicy, and creamy dish packed with Cajun-seasoned chicken, shrimp, and smoky sausage. Tossed in a rich Creole sauce with peppers and onions, this one-pot meal is perfect for a weeknight dinner with a kick! 🌶️🍝🔥
Ingredients
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For the Creole Shrimp Pasta:
- 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp Creole or Cajun seasoning
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
For the Creamy Creole Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken or seafood broth
- ½ cup fire-roasted tomatoes, drained
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Cook the Pasta:
- Boil salted water and cook pasta according to package directions.
- Drain and set aside.
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Season & Cook the Shrimp:
- Toss shrimp with Creole seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook shrimp for 2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
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Sauté the Vegetables:
- In the same skillet, add onion, bell peppers, and garlic.
- Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
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Make the Sauce:
- Pour in heavy cream, chicken broth, and fire-roasted tomatoes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce.
- Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
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Combine Everything:
- Add the cooked pasta and shrimp back into the skillet.
- Toss until fully coated in the creamy Creole sauce.
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Serve & Enjoy:
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
- Optional: Sprinkle with extra Parmesan or red pepper flakes for extra heat.
Notes
- For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or more hot sauce.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk.
- For a smoky flavor, grill the shrimp before adding them to the dish.