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Creamy Cajun Pasta
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a deliciously spicy and creamy dish that brings the heart of Cajun cuisine right to your kitchen!
Ingredients
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
Add minced garlic and bell pepper, cooking for another 2 minutes.
Stir in the shrimp and Cajun seasoning, cooking until the shrimp turn pink, about 3-4 minutes.
Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to combine. Allow it to cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions and fresh parsley.
Kitchen Tools
- Large skillet
- Pot for boiling pasta
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Colander for draining pasta
- Wooden spoon or spatula
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, simply replace the shrimp with your favorite vegetables and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
A simple green salad or garlic bread complements the dish beautifully.
Increase the amount of Cajun seasoning or add hot sauce to the sauce.
It's not ideal to freeze creamy pasta dishes, but you can freeze the sauce before mixing it with pasta.
Shrimp are cooked when they turn pink and opaque; overcooking makes them tough.