"Delicious Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta: A Spicy Southern Delight!"

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.

Put a pot of water to boil for the pasta.

Cook the pasta until al dente, then drain and return to the pot.

Turn the heat on medium high and add heavy cream and butter to the pasta along with salt and pepper to taste; cook for 3-4 minutes or until the sauce has started to thicken.

Stir in parmesan cheese.

In a separate skillet, cook the shrimp and sausage mixture with the bell peppers and cajun seasoning.

Place the shrimp and sausage mixture on top of the pasta and sprinkle with parsley and green onions. Serve immediately.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens