How to Make Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta | F.N. Sharp Recipes

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

smoked sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: regular sausage

Chicken sausage is lower in fat and calories.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a cost-effective alternative for cooking.

Dice green bell pepper using a F.N. Sharp Chef's Knife.

Dice white onion.

Smash garlic cloves and give them a rough chop.

Use a jalapeno that has been sitting out in the sun for a bit longer.

Sear Andouille sausage in a pan and set aside.

Sauté shrimp in the rendered fat from the sausage and set aside.

Cook all the prepared vegetables in the same pan.

Squeeze in canned tomatoes and add chicken stock and heavy cream; stir to combine.

Return the shrimp to the pan and let the flavors meld together.

Add penne pasta to the mixture and toss to combine.

Garnish with green onions (scallions) and fresh grated parmesan cheese before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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