CAJUN SHRIMP PASTA WITH SAUSAGE

INGREDIENTS

½ pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed

1 andouille sausage, about ½ pound, sliced into rounds

1 – 2 tablespoons cajun/creole spice mix, adjust to your spice/heat level

Olive oil

½ medium yellow onion, thinly sliced

½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 tablespoon cajun/creole spice mix

1 teaspoon brown sugar

1 – 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped (1 large or 2 small)

½ cup crushed tomatoes

¾ cup chicken broth

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

¾ cup heavy cream, or ½ & ½ (I prefer heavy cream!!)

12 ounces fettuccine or farfalle (bowties)

Kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper

Grated Parmesan and chopped parsley, for serving

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