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Creamy Cajun Pasta

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Servings: 8
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Meal Tags: Dinner, Lunch, One-pot
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Dietary Tags: Egg-free, Nut-free
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup onion, thinly sliced
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 1/2 cup diced green pepper
- 1 cup sliced kielbasa
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 3 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 lb dried linguine
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 lb peeled shrimp
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish
- Oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
In a large Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heatl. Add the onion, celery, green pepper and kielbasa and cook until the vegetables begin to soften, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cajun seasoning and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the pasta, broth, and cream. Cook, stirring frequently for 6 to 7 minutes. Add the shrimp and continue to cook for another 4 to 5 minutes, or until pasta and shrimp are cooked through, and the liquid has been absorbed.
Serve immediately topped with fresh parsley or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.