Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta

This Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta is a creamy, spicy, and satisfying dish that comes together in under 30 minutes! Tender fettuccine, smoky sausage, and perfectly cooked shrimp are all tossed in a creamy, spicy Cajun sauce that’s bursting with flavor in every bite.

• 8 ounces fettuccine
• 12 ounces large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails off)
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, divided
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 ring (13.5 ounces) smoked sausage, cut into ¼-inch pieces
• ¼ cup (½ stick / 57 g) unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 2 cups (476 g) heavy whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 cup (100 g) parmesan cheese, grated
• parsley, for garnish