Cajun Sausage Pasta
A quick and flavorful weeknight meal combining spicy, smoky sausage with creamy pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free pasta), Dairy-Free (if using coconut cream)
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 12 oz Cajun sausage (Andouille or smoked), sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed red and green), chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning, plus extra to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the sliced Cajun sausage and cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add the chopped onion and bell peppers to the skillet, sautéing for an additional 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for one minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Stir well and simmer for about five minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the sauce. Serve hot.
Notes
Great for customizing with different proteins or veggies; can be easily adjusted for dietary needs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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