Description
Shrimp and sausage pasta is a mouthwatering dish that brings together succulent shrimp and smoky sausage in a creamy sauce. Ready in just under 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy weeknight dinner. Its vibrant colors and rich flavors create an unforgettable dining experience that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 6 oz smoked sausage (sliced)
- 8 oz fettuccine or spaghetti
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, saut? the sliced sausage until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the shrimp, seasoning with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes; cook until shrimp turns pink, about 3 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and simmer for about 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and combine until well coated. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Saut?ing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg