Cajun Shrimp and Andouille Alfredo Sauce Over Pasta

Health score
20%
Cajun Shrimp and Andouille Alfredo Sauce Over Pasta
85 min.
6
925kcal

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Indulge your taste buds with the bold flavors of our Cajun Shrimp and Andouille Alfredo Sauce Over Pasta, a dish that perfectly combines the zest of the South with creamy decadence! This recipe is not only a feast for the palate but also a delightful way to bring the warmth of Louisiana cooking to your kitchen. The star ingredients, succulent shrimp and spicy Andouille sausage, are beautifully complemented by a velvety Alfredo sauce that envelopes tender fettuccine, making every bite a heartwarming experience.

Imagine gathering with friends or family around the dinner table, the air filled with the mouthwatering aromas of garlic, Cajun seasoning, and sautéed vegetables. With a preparation time of just 85 minutes, you can create a memorable meal that impresses without the fuss. The layers of flavor, from the smoky sausage to the lush creaminess of the cheese sauce, promise to tantalize even the most discerning of palates.

This dish is versatile enough to serve as a main course for a special occasion or a comforting side dish on a casual lunch date. Not to mention, it’s packed with rich nutrients, boasting 925 calories per serving of pure deliciousness. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a beginner eager to try something new, this Cajun-inspired pasta is sure to elevate your culinary repertoire. Give it a whirl and bring a little taste of New Orleans to your dining table!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 pound andouille sausage chopped
  • 0.5 cup butter 
  • 1.5 tablespoons cajun spice salt-free
  • cup celery stalks chopped
  • ounces cheese cubed prepared
  • cups chicken broth 
  • 12 ounce fettuccine barilla 
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
  •  garlic clove minced
  • small bell pepper green chopped
  • 0.8 cup spring onion chopped
  • 1.5 cups cup heavy whipping cream 
  • medium onion chopped
  • 0.3 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • pound shrimp fresh unpeeled

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • aluminum foil
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Peel shrimp, and devein, if desired. Set aside.
  2. Prepare fettuccine according to package directions; drain pasta, and set aside.
  3. Cook sausage in a large Dutch oven over medium heat 10 minutes or until browned; remove sausage, and drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in Dutch oven. Set sausage aside.
  4. Melt butter in drippings in Dutch oven over medium heat.
  5. Add shrimp, and cook 5 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink.
  6. Remove shrimp, and keep warm.
  7. Add onion and next 3 ingredients; cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat 10 minutes. Stir in Cajun seasoning and flour. Cook over medium heat, 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in chicken broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Boil 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium-low, and stir in heavy cream; cook over medium-low heat 8 minutes or until mixture simmers.
  8. Add pasteurized cheese cubes, sausage, and shrimp, stirring until cheese melts.
  9. Stir in chopped green onions, Parmesan cheese, and chopped fresh parsley.
  10. Serve over hot cooked fettuccine.
  11. Note: For testing purposes only, we used Velveeta for pasteurized prepared cheese product. Freeze shrimp and andouille pasta in 3 (8 1/4- x 5 1/4- x 1-inch) disposable foil pans covered with aluminum foil.
  12. Place in zip-top plastic freezer bags. Freeze up to 1 month, if desired.
  13. Remove from freezer bag, and bake, covered, at 350 for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Or thaw in refrigerator overnight, and bake, covered, at 350 for 45 minutes. Each pan contains about two servings.

Nutrition Facts

Calories925kcal
Protein18.09%
Fat59.31%
Carbs22.6%

Properties

Glycemic Index
54
Glycemic Load
20.15
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
29.758260975713%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
4.79mg
Luteolin
0.78mg
Isorhamnetin
0.92mg
Kaempferol
0.37mg
Myricetin
0.33mg
Quercetin
5.44mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:925.34kcal
46.27%
Fat:61.63g
94.82%
Saturated Fat:27.32g
170.72%
Carbohydrates:52.83g
17.61%
Net Carbohydrates:49.02g
17.83%
Sugar:5.47g
6.08%
Cholesterol:303.83mg
101.28%
Sodium:1196.55mg
52.02%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:42.3g
84.6%
Selenium:66.47µg
94.96%
Vitamin K:69.01µg
65.72%
Vitamin A:3212.45IU
64.25%
Phosphorus:592.02mg
59.2%
Calcium:401.38mg
40.14%
Manganese:0.72mg
36.09%
Zinc:4.77mg
31.81%
Vitamin B2:0.5mg
29.35%
Copper:0.58mg
28.95%
Magnesium:93.37mg
23.34%
Potassium:767.45mg
21.93%
Vitamin B3:4.37mg
21.87%
Vitamin C:17.84mg
21.62%
Vitamin B1:0.3mg
19.99%
Vitamin B6:0.38mg
18.91%
Vitamin E:2.65mg
17.65%
Vitamin B12:1.04µg
17.34%
Iron:3.11mg
17.28%
Fiber:3.81g
15.23%
Folate:55.27µg
13.82%
Vitamin B5:1.27mg
12.66%
Vitamin D:1.85µg
12.33%
Source:Allrecipes