Cajun Pasta with Sausage
Cajun pasta with sausage is a flavorful, creamy dish that brings the essence of New Orleans to your dinner table. This quick-to-make recipe features tender pasta coated in a zesty Cajun sauce, combined with smoky sausage and vibrant vegetables. Perfect for cozy gatherings or lively weeknight dinners, each bite offers a warm embrace of spice and richness that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
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- 8 oz penne pasta
- 12 oz smoked sausage (Andouille recommended)
- 1 cup bell peppers (red and green), diced
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot, add penne, and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned (about 5 minutes). Stir in bell peppers and onions; cook until softened.
- Mix in minced garlic; sauté for about 1 minute. Sprinkle Cajun seasoning over the mixture.
- Pour in heavy cream while stirring. Simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add cooked pasta and grated Parmesan to the skillet, mixing well. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Plate immediately, garnishing with extra Parmesan or parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg