Creamy Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta

Ingredients

• 250 gdry pasta, penne
• 400 graw shrimp, peeled, peeled
• 150 gmild Italian pork sausage, casings removed, sliced
• 150 ml35% whipping cream
• 40 gparmesan, grated, grated
• 1½ tbspbutter
• 3cloves garlic
• 1¾ tspsmoked paprika, smoked
• ½ tspcayenne or chili flakes
• 1 tspdried oregano
• 1red bell pepper, sliced
• ¼ tspsalt

Method

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat and cook the penne for about 11 minutes. Save a mug of water and drain.

   11 min timer

2. Toss the shrimp with the paprika, cayenne, oregano and salt.

3. Brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat for about 6 minutes, until it reaches 71°C (160°F). Tip out.

   6 min timer

4. Add the butter and shrimp and cook for about 2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque all the way through. Tip out.

   4 min timer

5. Lower the heat to medium, cook the pepper and garlic for 2 minutes, then add the cream and simmer for 2 minutes. Take off the heat and whisk in the parmesan.

   4 min timer

6. Toss in the pasta, sausage, shrimp and a splash of pasta water until glossy.

Storing and reheating

Keeps 2 days.