Name: Creamy Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced; 1 cup finely chopped celery; 1 large sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), finely chopped; 1 large green bell pepper, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite sized pieces; 1 can (28 ounce) crushed tomatoes (such as San Marzano®); 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®); 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (Optional); 2 cups chicken broth; 1 package (16 ounce) penne pasta; 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream; 0.5 bunch fresh thyme, chopped; 0.5 bunch fresh oregano, chopped; 0.5 bunch fresh basil, chopped; 0.25 cup chopped green onions; 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Ready in: 1h 30 mins

Serves: 8 servings

Ingredients: 20

Indulge in the flavors of the Bayou with this delightful Cajun pasta dish featuring succulent shrimp, spicy andouille sausage, and a creamy sauce infused with a blend of aromatic herbs. This unique twist on pasta will surely become a favorite in your recipe collection.

Ingredients

2	tablespoons butter
1	pound andouille sausage, sliced
1	cup finely chopped celery
1	large sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), finely chopped
1	large green bell pepper, finely chopped
3	cloves garlic, finely chopped
1	pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1	can (28 ounce) crushed tomatoes (such as San Marzano®)
1	teaspoon sweet paprika
1	teaspoon Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®)
¹⁄₄	teaspoon cayenne pepper (Optional)
2	cups chicken broth
1	package (16 ounce) penne pasta
1	pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
¹⁄₂	cup heavy whipping cream
¹⁄₂	bunch fresh thyme, chopped
¹⁄₂	bunch fresh oregano, chopped
¹⁄₂	bunch fresh basil, chopped
¹⁄₄	cup chopped green onions
¹⁄₄	cup Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Instructions

1.	In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add sliced andouille sausage and cook for 2 minutes. Incorporate finely chopped celery, onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the chicken and cook until no longer pink inside and juices run clear, for an additional 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes, sweet paprika, Creole seasoning, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
2.	Pour chicken broth into the pot and bring back to a simmer. Add penne pasta and simmer for 8 minutes. Add the shrimp. Continue simmering, stirring constantly, until the pasta is al dente and shrimp are cooked through, approximately 7 minutes more.
3.	Add the heavy whipping cream and then incorporate chopped thyme, oregano, and basil. Cook until just heated through, for about 3 to 5 minutes. Serve the dish topped with a sprinkle of green onions and grated Parmesan cheese.