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A white plate full of creamy Cajun pasta with sausage and shrimp, with a package of Greenridge Beef Sticks resting nearby.

Cajun Pasta with Greenridge Natural Original Beef Sticks and Shrimp

Sara
A creamy Cajun pasta recipe with shrimp, vegetables, and slices of Greenridge Naturals Original Beef Stick. This recipe makes about four servings of creamy Cajun pasta, and comes together in about 45 minutes.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 437 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

For the Creamy Cajun Pasta

  • 1  Greenridge Naturals All-Natural Beef Snack Stick sliced into 1/4″ thick slices
  • 1 tbsp. Unsalted Butter
  • 1 cup chopped Red Bell Pepper
  • 1/2 cup quartered Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped Red Onion (or yellow or white onion)
  • 1 tbsp. low-sodium Cajun Seasoning (see below for homemade version)
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp. Tomato Paste
  • 1/2 lb. cooked Medium Shrimp (41/50 size) thawed and patted very dry
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream room temperature
  • 1/4 cup Whipped Cream Cheese
  • 1/3 cup finely shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 tbsp. fresh Lemon Juice
  • 8 oz. dried Linguine Pasta
  • finely chopped Parsley or Green Onions for garnish

For Small Batch Cajun Seasoning Blend:

  • 1 tsp. Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp. Salt
  • 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 tsp. Dried Oregano
  • 1/4 tsp. Cayenne Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. Dried Thyme
  • 1/4 tsp. Onion Powder
  • 1/4 tsp. White or Black Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Mix the Cajun Seasoning together and Boil the Pasta. Blend the smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, thyme, cayenne, and pepper together in a small bowl. Set aside. Warm a large pot of salted water over high heat. Once the water starts boiling, add your pasta and cook until al dente; usually one minute shy of what the package directions say. (Note: Your pasta can boil while you start the next steps, and should finish shortly before it needs to be tossed in the finished sauce)!
  • Warm the Sliced Snack Stick. Melt butter in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Cook the sliced Greenridge All-Natural Beef Stick slices in the butter for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are slightly crisp.
    A wooden spatula pushing small slices of sausages around in a skillet.
  • Cook Bell Pepper, Onion, and Tomatoes. Toss the chopped red bell pepper, chopped onion, and quartered cherry tomatoes into the pan with the Beef Stick slices. Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning over the vegetables, then stir to coat the vegetables in the melted butter and seasoning. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-6 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
    A skillet full of chopped vegetables, Cajun seasoning, and small slices of sausage being cooked and stirred by a wooden spatula.
  • Add Garlic, Tomato Paste, Heavy Cream, and Whipped Cream Cheese. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds. Add the tomato paste and cook, mashing it into the softened vegetables, until it is mostly mixed in. Stir in the heavy cream and whipped cream cheese until fully combined.
    A skillet full of creamy Cajun sauce being stirred by a wooden spatula.
  • Add Cooked Shrimp. Stir in the thawed, cooked shrimp until they are completely coated in the sauce. Allow the shrimp to cook in the sauce for 2-3 minutes until they are totally warmed through. 
    A woman's hand dumping a bowl of cooked shrimp into a skillet full of creamy Cajun pasta sauce.
  • Toss with Pasta and Parmesan Cheese. Use tongs to transfer the cooked pasta to the pan, then sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta. Use the tongs to toss everything together thoroughly.
    A skillet full of creamy Cajun pasta sauce with cooked pasta noodles and finely shredded cheese resting in it, along with a pair of tongs.
  • Serve hot! Divide the pasta between warm bowls and top with freshly chopped parsley and more parmesan cheese. Serve hot, and enjoy!
    A skillet full of creamy Cajun pasta with a pair of tongs resting in it.

Notes

Please see "Ingredient Notes" in the blog post if you have any questions about the ingredients!
Recipe Notes:
  • Use your favorite Snack Stick flavor. Because there are so many great flavors going on in this pasta, a lot of the Snack Stick flavors will mix in perfectly. I really loved the Original flavor, but the Jalapeño Cheddar or even the Spicy Chili would be awesome here.
  • Use a low-sodium Cajun seasoning blend. I highly recommend using the recipe provided to make your own homemade Cajun seasoning blend, but I totally understand if you don’t feel like doing that! If you’re using a store-bought version, check the sodium / salt content first. Some Cajun seasonings (especially Creole seasonings) are super salty, and won’t work for this recipe. Use a generic brand, and taste it first to gage the level of saltiness before adding it to your pasta.
  • Use your favorite type of pasta. If you have penne, linguine, or bowtie pasta on hand, use it. Fettuccine is awesome, but you don’t have to make a special trip to the store for it!
  • Add more veggies if you have some! Zucchini, more bell peppers, jalapeños, poblano peppers, broccoli, and even summer squash are all great additions to this pasta! Just cut them into small pieces, and toss them in with the onions, red bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 437kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 29gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 137mgSodium: 665mgPotassium: 642mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2347IUVitamin C: 58mgCalcium: 210mgIron: 3mg
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