Creamy Spicy Cajun Sausage Pasta
A delightful blend of bold spices and creamy textures in a simple pasta dish that celebrates Cajun cuisine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 pound Cajun sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese, for serving
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the Sausage. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned.
- Add the Aromatics. Next, add the diced onion, garlic, and bell pepper; sauté until softened.
- Combine Ingredients. Now, stir in the pasta, chicken broth, heavy cream, and Cajun seasoning.
- Bring to a Boil. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer until the pasta is cooked.
- Season to Perfection. Once the pasta is cooked through, season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve and Enjoy. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Notes
Adjust spice levels and add extra veggies as desired. Leftovers can be stored for 3 days in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg