Creamy Pepper Jack Cajun Sausage Pasta
A comforting and flavorful pasta dish with creamy Pepper Jack cheese and zesty Cajun sausage, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 1 lb Cajun-style sausage, sliced
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced Cajun sausage, bell peppers, onions, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the sausage is browned and the veggies are tender.
- Stir in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the uncooked pasta right to the skillet. Cook until al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce the heat and mix in the shredded Pepper Jack cheese until melted and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed before serving.
Notes
Pairs well with a green salad and garlic bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg