Description
This Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta is a spicy, flavorful dish with tender pasta, smoky Cajun sausage, and a rich creamy sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner with a kick.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 12 oz Cajun sausage, sliced
- 8 oz penne or fettuccine pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Add onion, garlic, and red bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté 3–4 minutes until tender.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir in Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and cook 3–4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Return sausage to the skillet and add cooked pasta. Toss to coat evenly.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until creamy. Adjust seasoning and add red pepper flakes if desired.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Use spicy or mild sausage depending on preference. Add spinach or zucchini for extra vegetables. Substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: cajun sausage pasta, creamy pasta, one pan pasta, spicy pasta recipe
