Shrimp Sausage Pasta Recipe
Ingredients
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound shrimp
deveined, peeled
- 12 ounces Kielbasa sausage
sliced into 1 inch pieces, or other cooked, smoked sausage
- 2 cloves garlic
minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
or tomato sauce
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2½ cups chicken broth
plus more as needed
- 10 ounces fettuccini
or other hearty pasta
- ¾ cup heavy cream
plus more as needed
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley
for garnish, optional
Directions
- 1
Add a light coating of olive oil to a large skillet over medium-low to medium heat. Add shrimp and cook for 30-60 seconds per side, just until the shrimp is mostly cooked through.
- 2
Remove shrimp from pan and set aside.
- 3
Add a light coating of olive oil to the skillet and add sliced sausages. Cook over medium heat for 1-2 minutes per side just until the sausages begin to brown up or crisp a bit.
- 4
Remove sausage from pan and set aside.
- 5
Turn heat to low and add garlic. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant and then add tomato paste and crushed tomatoes. Stir until heated through.
- 6
Add seasonings and stir well.
- 7
Stir in chicken broth and then add fettuccini. Try to submerge the pasta and move them around as much as possible so they don't stick together.
- 8
Bring to a simmer and then place lid on pan making certain you stir every few minutes so the pasta is not stuck to the bottom of the pan and it doesn't stick together.
- 9
If the sauce becomes very thick while the pasta is cooking, add additional chicken broth.
- 10
Cook until the pasta is cooked to your liking. I like it al dente which means it just has a slight bite to it. The pasta will also continue cooking just slightly while adding the remaining ingredients.
- 11
Remove the lid and stir in heavy cream.
- 12
As soon as the sauce begins to simmer and thicken, add the shrimp and sausage back into the pan. Stir gently so everything is covered with the sauce.
- 13
Cook until the shrimp and sausage are heated through.
- 14
Add additional salt and pepper if needed.
- 15
Serve hot with a bit of freshly chopped parsley for garnish.
Shrimp Sausage Pasta Recipe
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About this Recipe
Craving a comforting, flavor-packed meal that comes together effortlessly? This Shrimp Sausage Pasta recipe delivers a delicious one-pan wonder, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner without the fuss.
What makes this dish truly special is the harmonious blend of tender shrimp and savory smoked sausage, all cooked together with rich pasta in one pan. The combination of succulent seafood and robust meat, bathed in a creamy, herb-infused tomato sauce, creates a deeply satisfying flavor profile that feels both indulgent and surprisingly simple to achieve. It’s a testament to how thoughtfully combined ingredients can elevate a simple pasta dish into something truly memorable.
You can anticipate a hearty and incredibly flavorful bowl of pasta. Each forkful brings together tender fettuccini, juicy shrimp, and perfectly cooked sausage, all coated in a luscious, subtly spiced tomato cream sauce. The aromatic blend of rosemary, parsley, oregano, thyme, basil, and smoked paprika permeates every bite, creating a warm and inviting taste experience. This comforting dish promises a rich, savory taste with a smooth, creamy texture that satisfies deeply.
This versatile shrimp and sausage pasta welcomes your personal touch.
- Feel free to experiment with different cooked, smoked sausages beyond Kielbasa, like andouille for a bit of spice, or even a flavorful chicken sausage.
- If fettuccini isn't your preference, a variety of other hearty pasta shapes like penne, rigatoni, or orecchiette would work beautifully to soak up the creamy sauce.
- For an extra touch of freshness and color, consider stirring in a handful of baby spinach or chopped bell peppers towards the end of cooking.
Serve this delicious one-pan pasta as a complete meal for a cozy family dinner or a relaxed gathering with friends. A simple green salad and some crusty bread would be the perfect companions to soak up every last drop of the savory sauce.