Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta One Pot Delightful Meal

Ingredients

• 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup bell peppers (red, yellow, or green), diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• to taste salt and pepper
• for garnish fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell peppers, sautéing until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning over the shrimp and add them to the pot. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
5. Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the pot and cook for another 2 minutes.
6. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
7. Mix in the cooked fettuccine and grated Parmesan cheese. Toss everything together, allowing the pasta to soak up the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash more chicken broth.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.