Description
Cajun sausage pasta is a vibrant, flavorful dish that brings the bold essence of Cajun cuisine right to your kitchen. Creamy, zesty, and packed with spicy sausage and colorful vegetables, this recipe transforms any weeknight dinner into a celebration. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that’s quick to make and easy to customize.
Ingredients
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- 12 oz Cajun sausage, sliced
- 8 oz penne or fettuccine pasta
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- ? cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Slice the Cajun sausage, chop the bell peppers and onion, and mince the garlic.
- Cook the pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Saut? the sausage: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced Cajun sausage and cook until browned (about 5 minutes).
- Add veggies: Incorporate onions, bell peppers, and garlic into the skillet. Saut? until softened (about 3 minutes).
- Create the sauce: Pour in heavy cream and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Stir well and let simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine: Toss in cooked pasta until evenly coated with sauce. Serve hot topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Saut?ing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg