Creamy Garlic Butter Cajun Parmesan Sausage Pasta
A comforting pasta dish enveloped in a creamy sauce with Cajun seasoning and Italian sausage, perfect for weeknight meals or impressing guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage, sliced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the sliced Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.
- Sauté minced garlic in melted butter in the same skillet until fragrant.
- Add the heavy cream, stirring for a simmer.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Whisk in grated Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Combine cooked penne pasta and sausage into the sauce, tossing gently to coat.
- Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
Pair with a light salad or garlic bread. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 925mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg