Description
A cozy and creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta that’s perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Parmesan)
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned.
- Add the diced onion, bell peppers, and minced garlic. Cook until softened.
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning and cook for another minute.
- Add the pasta and enough water or broth to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the pasta is cooked, about 10-12 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheese, mixing until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
This dish is perfect for meal prep and can be stored for up to three days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg