Description
Cajun Sausage Pasta is a vibrant and comforting dish that brings the warmth of Southern flavors right to your table. This quick, 30-minute recipe features succulent sausage paired with al dente pasta in a rich and creamy sauce, infused with aromatic Cajun spices. Whether you’re hosting friends for a casual gathering or looking for an easy weeknight dinner, this dish is sure to impress. It’s customizable too—feel free to adjust the spice levels or toss in your favorite veggies. With its bold flavors and satisfying texture, Cajun Sausage Pasta is bound to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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- 12 oz smoked sausage or Andouille sausage, sliced
- 8 oz penne or fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun spice blend (paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, thyme)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions and bell peppers in oil for about five minutes until softened.
- Add sliced sausage and cook until browned on all sides, around seven minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for one more minute. Then pour in heavy cream and add Cajun spice blend; mix well.
- Fold cooked pasta into the skillet until fully coated with the sauce.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg