Description
Cajun Sausage Pasta is a vibrant, creamy delight that brings the spirit of the bayou to your dinner table. Featuring perfectly cooked pasta enveloped in a rich sauce, this dish combines smoky Cajun sausage with colorful bell peppers and aromatic spices. It’s quick to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings, ensuring every bite is packed with flavor and warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz smoked Cajun sausage, sliced
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup bell peppers (red and yellow), chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sliced Cajun sausage until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Add the chopped onion and bell peppers; sauté until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and Cajun seasoning; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Meanwhile, cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Lower heat in the skillet and add heavy cream, scraping up any brown bits; let simmer until slightly thickened.
- Add drained pasta and Parmesan cheese to the skillet; toss well, adding reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 80mg