Shrimp and Sausage Pasta

Shrimp and Sausage Pasta

from spiritedandthensome.com
Main Dishes
25 min

Shrimp and Sausage Pasta combines delicious proteins and gluten-free spaghetti with chili spices, for a stop-you-in-your-tracks tasty dinner the whole family can enjoy! And if you're not in the mood to share with everyone under your roof, guess what? This meal is also perfect for a date night in at home meal for two! {GF + DF}

Ingredients

  • 1 packagegluten-free spaghetti, prepared according to package instructions
  • coconut oil (enough to cover the bottom of the sauté pan)
  • 2 clovesfresh garlic, pressed or finely minced
  • sea salt
  • 1 teaspoondried oregano
  • ½ teaspooncumin
  • ½ teaspoonchili powder
  • 1 poundpre-cooked shrimp, fresh or thawed
  • 13 ouncespre-cooked smoked sausage
  • 1onion, any color, diced
  • 1 pintgrape tomatoes, sliced or halved
  • garnishes: dried herbs and coarse black pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    In a rondeau pan or large saucepan, cook the pasta according to package instructions.

  2. 2

    While the pasta water is warming, in a skillet or large sauté pan, melt the coconut oil and stir in the garlic, sea salt, cumin, oregano, and chili powder. Then add the shrimp and sausage, and sauté on a MEDIUM heat about 5 minutes, stirring frequently to make sure they are cooked evenly. Next, add the onion and tomatoes and sauté another 5-10 minutes, or until the onions are translucent, the tomatoes have broken down in composition, and the shrimp and sausage are deeper in color.

  3. 3

    When the pasta is done, strain it and place desired amount on serving plates. Using a slotted serving spoon, pour shrimp and sausage mixture over the top. Garnish with parsley and coarse black pepper, if desired.

  4. 4

    Refrigerate leftovers for up to 24 hours.