Creamy Garlic Butter Cajun Sausage Penne
A comforting and creamy pasta dish with a spicy Cajun twist, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
- Penne pasta
- Cajun sausage
- Butter
- Garlic
- Heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese
- Onion
- Bell pepper
- Cajun seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
- Parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Sauté the veggies: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and add chopped onion and bell pepper. Sauté until softened.
- Brown the sausage: Add sliced Cajun sausage and minced garlic, cooking until the sausage is browned.
- Create the creamy base: Stir in heavy cream and Cajun seasoning, bringing to a simmer.
- Combine the pasta and sauce: Add the cooked penne pasta and grated Parmesan cheese, stirring to combine until the pasta is coated with the sauce.
- Season to taste: Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Use a good quality Cajun sausage for the best flavor. Adjust the Cajun seasoning based on your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg