Louisiana Linguine
A delicious, spicy pasta dish inspired by the flavors of Louisiana cuisine, featuring succulent shrimp and spicy sausage in a creamy, tangy sauce.
- Total time
- 50min
- 20 prep, 30 cook
- Per serving
- 993kcal
- 43 g protein
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Ingredients
- £5.67
- average cost
- High Protein

Nutrition per serving
This Louisiana Linguine recipe contains 993 calories per serving, making it a hearty meal option. Each serving provides 43g of protein, 68g of carbohydrates, and 61g of fat, making it high in protein.
993kcal
Protein43g17% of calories
Carbs68g27% of calories
Fat61g56% of calories
- Fibre
- 6.7g
- Sugar
- 14.6g
- Saturated fat
- 25.3g
- Salt
- 6.5g
Ingredients
Servings
Method
0 of 8 done- 1. Cook the linguine pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 2. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- 3. Add the sliced spicy sausage to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes until it starts to brown.
- 4. Add the minced garlic and diced red bell pepper to the pan and cook for another 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- 5. Add the raw king prawns to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
- 6. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, double cream, dried oregano, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Simmer the sauce for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- 7. Add the cooked linguine to the pan and toss until the pasta is well coated in the sauce.
- 8. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
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Louisiana Linguine: questions
- How long does it take to make Louisiana Linguine?
- This recipe takes 50 minutes in total - 20 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.
- Is Louisiana Linguine suitable for meal prep?
- Louisiana Linguine is a moderate-level recipe that's great for dinner. With 43g of protein per serving, it's excellent for meal prep.
- What are the main ingredients in Louisiana Linguine?
- The key ingredients are Linguine, King Prawn, Chorizo. This recipe is part of our American cuisine collection.
- Is Louisiana Linguine healthy?
- This recipe contains 993 calories per serving with 43g of protein and is suitable for high protein diets.
- What diets is Louisiana Linguine suitable for?
- This recipe is specifically suited for High Protein diets. It provides 43g of protein per serving.
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