Description
Voodoo Pasta is a spicy, creamy Cajun-style pasta dish packed with bold flavors from Andouille sausage, shrimp, and colorful bell peppers. It’s a restaurant-quality meal you can easily make at home in under an hour.
Ingredients
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 oz Andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for extra heat)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add sliced Andouille sausage and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside with the sausage.
- Add bell peppers and red onion to the skillet. Sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic, Cajun seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce is slightly thickened.
- Add cooked pasta, sausage, and shrimp back into the skillet. Toss to combine and coat with the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning based on your spice preference.
- Use smoked sausage if Andouille is not available.
- For a lighter version, substitute half and half for heavy cream.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 725
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1450mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
