Description
Cajun Pasta with Sausage is a delightful dish that brings together creamy pasta, perfectly seasoned sausage, and a bold, spicy sauce. This comforting meal is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or impressing guests at gatherings. With its vibrant colors and rich flavors, this dish promises to warm hearts and satisfy appetites. Whether you’re an experienced cook or a kitchen novice, you’ll find joy in creating this flavorful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 12 oz Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Add pasta and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in onions and bell peppers. Sauté until softened (4-5 minutes), then add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Pour in heavy cream and Cajun seasoning. Stir and let simmer for about 3-4 minutes until thickened.
- Toss drained pasta into the skillet until coated with sauce; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg