
Creamy Cajun Shrimp And Bell Pepper Pasta
Spicy Cajun-seasoned shrimp tossed with penne, roasted red bell peppers, and a rich, creamy sauce.
⏱ 15 min prep · 20 min cookServes 4710 cal · 45g proteinhigh proteinspicy
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb shrimp
- 12 oz penne
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 count red bell pepper
- 2 tbsp cajun seasoning
- 1 count yellow onion
- 0.5 cup parmesan
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Cook penne according to package directions; reserve some pasta water.
- 2
Sauté diced onion and sliced red bell peppers in olive oil until soft.
- 3
Add shrimp and Cajun seasoning to the skillet, cooking until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
- 4
Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer, then stir in parmesan until the sauce thickens.
- 5
Toss the cooked penne into the sauce, adding pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency.
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