Cajun Pasta with Sausage
Cajun Pasta with Sausage is a vibrant and hearty dish that combines the bold flavors of New Orleans with creamy deliciousness. This recipe features perfectly sautéed smoked sausage, colorful bell peppers, and a rich, spicy sauce that clings to your favorite pasta. Ideal for family dinners or entertaining guests, this dish will transport you to a lively Southern gathering with every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne or fettuccine pasta
- 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed red and green), diced
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients to streamline the cooking process.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add diced onion and bell peppers; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and sliced sausage; cook until sausage edges are crispy (3-4 minutes).
- Sprinkle in Cajun seasoning and stir well; let bloom for 1 minute before adding cream.
- Mix in cooked pasta until well coated in the sauce (2-3 minutes).
- Fold in Parmesan cheese until melted; adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg