CREOLE PASTA WITH SAUSAGE AND SHRIMP

Creole Pasta with Sausage and Shrimp image

A creamy white sauce pairs well with the andouille sausage and slightly spicy seasonings in this pleasing pasta dish from our Test Kitchen.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

6 ounces uncooked fettuccine
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 cup each julienned sweet red, yellow and green pepper
1/4 cup chopped green onions
6 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound fully cooked andouille sausage, sliced
1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups chopped tomatoes

Steps:

Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the onion, celery, peppers, green onions and garlic in 2 tablespoons butter until tender. Stir in the cream, wine, Creole seasoning, salt, pepper flakes and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-6 minutes or until thickened., In another large skillet, saute sausage and shrimp in remaining butter for 5-6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain fettuccine; toss with vegetable mixture, tomatoes and sausage mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538 calories, Fat 38g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 207mg cholesterol, Sodium 653mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.