Here’s a detailed version of your One Pot Cajun Pasta recipe:
One Pot Cajun Pasta
Ingredients:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter (divided: 1 for vegetables, 1 for shrimp)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 12-16 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon Slap Ya Mama Cajun seasoning (divided: 1 tsp for shrimp, 1 tbsp for sauce)
- 12 oz Cajun-style andouille sausage, sliced into ¼-inch thick rounds
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz pasta of choice (penne, linguine, or fettuccine works well)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
- Prepare Vegetables:
- Chop 1 medium onion and 1 green bell pepper into small bite-sized pieces. Set them aside.
- Sauté Vegetables:
- In a large pot, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the pot. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are softened and starting to become translucent.
- Add 1 teaspoon minced garlic to the pot, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- Cook the Shrimp:
- In a separate skillet, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat.
- Add the peeled and deveined shrimp, and season with 1 teaspoon of Slap Ya Mama Cajun seasoning.
- Cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and are fully cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Add Sausage to the Pot:
- Slice the Cajun-style andouille sausage into rounds and add them to the pot with the sautéed onions and peppers. Stir well, letting the sausage brown slightly for 2-3 minutes, releasing its flavors into the vegetables.
- Create the Sauce:
- Pour in 1 ½ cups of whole milk and 1 cup of heavy cream into the pot. Stir to combine the ingredients.
- Add 1 tablespoon of Slap Ya Mama Cajun seasoning, adjusting to your spice preference. Stir everything together until fully combined.
- Add Pasta:
- Stir in 8 oz of your pasta of choice, ensuring the pasta is fully submerged in the liquid.
- Simmer and Cook:
- Lower the heat to medium-low. Cover the pot with a lid, allowing the pasta to cook and the sauce to thicken.
- Stir the pasta occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot. Continue to cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente and the sauce has thickened. If the sauce becomes too thick, you can add a splash of milk or water to loosen it.
- Add the Shrimp:
- Once the pasta is cooked and the sauce is thickened, gently stir the cooked shrimp into the pot, allowing them to heat through for about 2 minutes.
- Season and Serve:
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or Cajun seasoning as needed.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Enjoy your creamy and flavorful One Pot Cajun Pasta!