Cajun Fettuccine

Ingredients

16 ounces fettuccine
1/4 cup butter or margarine
3 carrots, julienned
1 zucchini, julienned
8 ounces shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 ounces smoked sausage, 1/4 inch slices
1 cup half and half
1 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1 1/2 teaspoon Cajun or Creole seasoning plus additional for garnish

Instructions

Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, melt butter in 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add carrots; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add zucchini and shrimp; cook 5 minutes or until shrimp are opaque and vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Add sausage; cook 2 minutes; stirring occasionally. Add half and half, 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese and Cajun seasoning; heat through, stirring constantly. (Do not boil!) Drain pasta; return to pot. Add shrimp mixture; toss well. Transfer to serving platter; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese and additional Cajun seasoning, if desired. Makes 8 servings.