Description
Voodoo Pasta is a vibrant and creamy dish that brings together the bold flavors of Cajun spices, colorful vegetables, and tender shrimp for a delightful meal. Ideal for busy weeknights or friendly gatherings, this pasta dish is not only quick to prepare but also adaptable to your favorite ingredients. With its rich Alfredo sauce and a hint of spice, Voodoo Pasta promises to be a crowd-pleaser on any occasion. Enjoy this delicious recipe that’s both satisfying and simple, making it perfect for families and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fusilli pasta
- 1 pound chicken sausage (sliced)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 onion (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 15 ounces Alfredo sauce
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- Olive oil for cooking
- Grated Parmesan cheese for garnishing
Instructions
- Cook the fusilli pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup of the pasta water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sear shrimp for about one minute per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chicken sausage and cook until browned. Add sliced peppers and onion; sauté until softened. Stir in minced garlic.
- Mix in Alfredo sauce, reserved pasta water, Cajun seasoning, and smoked paprika; simmer until heated through.
- Combine cooked pasta and shrimp with the sauce mixture, tossing to coat evenly. Serve garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg