# @createaplatewithdina on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DclubPIMaxD
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/69918670-createaplatewithdina-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-08-28T15:55:08.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Dina Borshch | Easy Recipes & Weeknight Meals (@createaplatewithdina) — https://gondola.cc/createaplatewithdina

## Caption

Some days you just need to come home, make a big pan of creamy pasta and call it a day 🤌 This Cajun shrimp & sausage pasta always hits. Such a good & easy dinner!

Creamy Cajun Shrimp & Sausage Pasta with Broccoli 

Ingredients

Shrimp & Sausage

* 1 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined & tails removed
* 13 oz Cajun-style andouille sausage, sliced
* 1 tbsp oil
* 2 tbsp butter
* 3 garlic cloves, minced
* 1 tsp garlic powder
* ½ tsp onion powder
* ½ tsp Cajun seasoning
* ½ tsp smoked paprika
* ½ tsp salt
* ¼ tsp black pepper

Creamy Cajun Sauce

* 1 tbsp butter
* ½ onion, diced
* 3 garlic cloves, minced
* 2 cups heavy whipping cream
* 2 tsp garlic powder
* 2 tsp onion powder
* 1–2 tsp Cajun seasoning, to taste
* 1 tsp salt, or to taste
* ¼ tsp black pepper
* ½–¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan

Pasta

* 16 oz cavatappi pasta
* 4 cups broccoli florets
* Reserved pasta water, as needed
* Salt, for pasta water

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil.
2. Heat oil and 2 tbsp butter in a large deep skillet. Add the andouille sausage and sauté for about 2 minutes. Add shrimp and garlic, then season with garlic powder, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Cook just until the shrimp turn pink. Remove shrimp and sausage and set aside.
3. Add 1 tbsp butter and diced onion to the same skillet. Sauté for about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds.
4. Pour in heavy cream. Add garlic powder, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer, reduce heat to low and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring often.
5. Meanwhile, cook the cavatappi pasta according to package directions. Add the broccoli during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Reserve about 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
6. Stir ½–¾ cup Parmesan into the cream sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
7. Add the cavatappi and broccoli and toss until coated. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time as needed to loosen the sauce.
8. Add the shrimp and sausage back to the skillet, toss everything together and serve with extra Parmesan.
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