Name: Cheesy Shrimp Sausage Bacon Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 480 ml heavy cream; 120 g cream cheese; 200 g freshly grated cheese blend (Gruyère, aged white cheddar, smoked Gouda, mild cheddar); 10-12 raw shrimp, deveined and peeled; 5 ml seafood seasoning; 1 smoked sausage link, cut into 1.25 cm pieces; 5 slices bacon, cooked and chopped; 225 g rotini or preferred pasta; 1 tbsp Italian seasoning; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 5 ml garlic powder; 2.5 ml onion powder; 1.25 ml ground black pepper; 1.25 ml salt; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 30 ml olive oil; Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Description

A creamy and indulgent pasta dish featuring shrimp, sausage, and bacon, perfectly blended with a rich cheese sauce.

Ingredients

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480 ml heavy cream
120 g cream cheese
200 g freshly grated cheese blend (Gruyère, aged white cheddar, smoked Gouda, mild cheddar)
10–12 raw shrimp, deveined and peeled
5 ml seafood seasoning
1 smoked sausage link, cut into 1.25 cm pieces
5 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
225 g rotini or preferred pasta
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
3 cloves garlic, minced
5 ml garlic powder
2.5 ml onion powder
1.25 ml ground black pepper
1.25 ml salt
2 tbsp unsalted butter
30 ml olive oil
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

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Instructions

Pat shrimp dry and season with seafood seasoning. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Sauté shrimp 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and curled, then transfer to a bowl.
In the same skillet, brown sausage pieces to render and crisp edges, then set aside.
Cook bacon in a separate pan until crisp; drain and chop. Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve.
In the same skillet used for the protein, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until aromatic, about 1 minute.
Add cream cheese and heavy cream, stirring until smooth and combined. Sprinkle in garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Gradually fold in grated cheese blend, whisking gently until melted and velvety. Remove from heat.
Toss the cooked pasta with the warm cheese sauce. Add reserved shrimp, sausage, and chopped bacon, folding gently to evenly coat.
Transfer to a serving dish. Garnish generously with fresh parsley and additional grated cheese if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a spicier dish, consider adding some red pepper flakes.
You can substitute any short pasta for the rotini if desired.
Make sure to adjust the seasoning according to your taste.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 680
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 950mg
Fat: 45g
Saturated Fat: 22g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 200mg