Cajun Sausage Pasta
A flavorful Cajun Sausage Pasta dish that combines the richness of cream and spices for a delightful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb Cajun sausage, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or a blend)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente.
- Sauté the sliced Cajun sausage in olive oil until browned.
- Add the diced onion and bell pepper; cook until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine.
- Add Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper; then stir in the cheese until melted.
- Combine the drained pasta with the sauce, tossing to coat.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Feel free to use a mix of pasta or different types of sausages. The recipe is flexible and forgiving!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cajun, Sausage, Pasta, Creamy, Quick Meal, Comfort Food
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