Sausage and Shrimp Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
8 Servings
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Calories
643 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
International
Sausage and Shrimp Pasta
Description
The Sausage and Shrimp Pasta recipe blends cooked short pasta with sautéed smoked pork sausage and shrimp, softened vegetables, and a creamy, lightly spiced tomato sauce. The base includes diced tomatoes cooked with garlic or sofrito, onion, and red bell pepper, seasoned with smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper for flavor depth. The shrimp cooks quickly to a pink firm texture, while the sausage adds a savory, smoky element.
Heavy cream is stirred in toward the end to create a smooth, rich sauce, balanced with fresh green onions and parsley for brightness. The dish is assembled by combining the cooked pasta with the sauce mixture just before serving, ensuring the noodles are coated and flavorful without getting too soft.
Ingredients
- 1 pound short pasta uncooked
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled, deveined, thawed if frozen
- 14 ounces smoked pork sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 15 ounce diced tomatoes canned, with juices
- 1 tablespoon sofrito or 4 cloves of garlic, minced, Brazilian style
- 1 onion 1 large onion, heaping cup, diced
- 1 red bell pepper 1-2 bell peppers, heaping cup, sliced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 5 green onions
- parsley
Instructions
- First, cook your pasta until it's al dente according to package instructions. Drain it and set it aside.
- In the same pot, heat up the olive oil and add in the sausage. Cook over medium-high heat until golden brown.
- When the sausage is browned, add the onions, the whites of the green onion and the bell pepper. Don't add the garlic yet! Cook until softened.
- Then add the shrimp, and give it a couple of stirs until it goes from translucent to white-ish. It should start to firm up.
- To that, we add in the spices and garlic. Saute until fragrant and golden brown.
- When the garlic is golden, stir until incorporated with the other ingredients.
- Then, add in the diced tomatoes and stir to combine. Let it cook a few short minutes at a simmering bubble.
- Finally, pour in the cream and the green onions. Stir them until incorporated.
- Add salt and pepper to taste, and stir to combine.
- Turn off the heat, then add in the cooked pasta and parsley. Stir gently to coat.
- Let it sit in the pan for a few minutes and stir occasionally so it gets creamier.
- Serve with fresh parsley and freshly grated Parmesan!
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Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 643 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 643kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 59g | 118% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 698mg | 233% |
| Sodium | 2448mg | 102% |
| Potassium | 442mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 982IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 283mg | 28% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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