Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta
A delightful explosion of flavor, this creamy Cajun sausage pasta combines smoky sausage with zesty Cajun seasoning in a rich creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Brown the sliced smoked sausage until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Sauté the diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic until tender, around 4-5 minutes.
- Add the Cajun seasoning and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- Create the creamy sauce by stirring in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream and use turkey sausage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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