Description

Voodoo Pasta is a deliciously spicy and creamy dish featuring shrimp, andouille sausage, and colorful bell peppers, perfect for an easy and satisfying meal any night of the week.

Ingredients

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12 ounces fusilli pasta penne, spaghetti, bowtie pasta, really whatever you have on-hand.
½ pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
1 pound andouille sausage sliced (i used hillshire farms)
1 red bell pepper sliced
1 green bell pepper sliced
1 onion sliced
3 cloves garlic minced
15 ounce jar of alfredo sauce
½ cup pasta water
1 teaspoons cajun seasoning or to taste (my favorite brand is tony chachere's)
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced parsley optional garnish

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Instructions

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain, saving ½ cup of pasta water.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and sear about a minute on each side, then remove and place on a plate.
Next, add the sliced sausage to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides, about 6 minutes total. Add the sliced bell peppers and onions to the skillet and sauté for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Stir in the jar of Alfredo sauce, ¼ cup pasta water, Cajun seasoning, and smoked paprika. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for 3-4 minutes until heated through.
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet along with the cooked pasta. Mix everything together until the pasta is coated in the creamy, spicy sauce. Add ½ the Parmesan cheese and stir. If the sauce is too thick, stir in the remaining ¼ cup of pasta water.
Serve garnished with chopped parsley and sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese over the top of the pasta. Enjoy!

Notes

For added heat, feel free to increase the Cajun seasoning to your liking.
If you prefer to use fresh pasta, adjust cooking time accordingly as it cooks faster.
Substituting vegetables is encouraged; feel free to add your favorites like zucchini or mushrooms.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 570
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 1150mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 150mg