Creamy Shrimp and Sausage Pasta: A Comforting Weeknight Delight
A delightful creamy shrimp and sausage pasta perfect for weeknight meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces smoked sausage, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions; drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add sausage and cook until browned; add shrimp and garlic, cooking until shrimp turn pink.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan, mixing until cheese is melted and sauce is creamy.
- Add fettuccine to the skillet, tossing to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper; garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes.
- Leftovers can be reheated on the stove over low heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 250mg
Keywords: Creamy Shrimp and Sausage Pasta