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Sausage and Shrimp Pasta

This Sausage and Shrimp Pasta is a deliciously creamy recipe featuring smoked sausage, plump, juicy shrimp and just a little kick from red pepper flakes. Easy and comforting, this pasta dish is a crowd pleaser that's perfect for a Sunday meal or easy to make any night of the week.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: global
Keyword: Easy Dinner, one pot recipe, seafood
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 643kcal
Author: Aline Shaw

Ingredients

  • 1 pound short pasta uncooked
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled, deveined, thawed if frozen
  • 14 ounces smoked pork sausage
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 15 ounce can of diced tomatoes with juices
  • 1 tablespoon of Brazilian Sofrito or 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 heaping cup of diced onions 1 large onion
  • 1 heaping cup of red bell pepper slices 1-2 bell peppers
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 5 green onions
  • parsley

Instructions

  • First, cook your pasta until it's al dente according to package instructions. Drain it and set it aside.
  • In the same pot, heat up the olive oil and add in the sausage. Cook over medium-high heat until golden brown.
  • When the sausage is browned, add the onions, the whites of the green onion and the bell pepper. Don't add the garlic yet! Cook until softened.
  • Then add the shrimp, and give it a couple of stirs until it goes from translucent to white-ish. It should start to firm up.
  • To that, we add in the spices and garlic. Saute until fragrant and golden brown.
  • When the garlic is golden, stir until incorporated with the other ingredients.
  • Then, add in the diced tomatoes and stir to combine. Let it cook a few short minutes at a simmering bubble.
  • Finally, pour in the cream and the green onions. Stir them until incorporated.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste, and stir to combine.
  • Turn off the heat, then add in the cooked pasta and parsley. Stir gently to coat.
  • Let it sit in the pan for a few minutes and stir occasionally so it gets creamier.
  • Serve with fresh parsley and freshly grated Parmesan!

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 643kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 59g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 698mg | Sodium: 2448mg | Potassium: 442mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 982IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 283mg | Iron: 6mg