Description
Cajun Ranch Shrimp and Sausage Pasta Skillet is a vibrant, one-pan meal that combines succulent shrimp, smoky sausage, and creamy ranch sauce over perfectly cooked pasta. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. The bold flavors and colorful presentation will impress your family and friends, making it a go-to recipe for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12 oz smoked sausage (Andouille or kielbasa), sliced
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup bell peppers (red and green), diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the sliced sausage until browned (about 5 minutes), then remove from skillet.
- Add diced onion, bell peppers, and garlic to the same skillet. Sauté until softened (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add shrimp to the skillet, sprinkle with Cajun seasoning, and cook until pink (approximately 6 minutes total).
- Stir in chicken broth and ranch dressing; let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Combine cooked pasta and sausage with the skillet mixture; toss well to combine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg