Description
A creamy pasta dish with smoky sausage and a hint of Cajun spice, perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 oz smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to the package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced smoked sausage and cook until lightly browned.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and Cajun seasoning until well combined and the sauce thickens.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat it in the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
This dish is adaptable – add vegetables or different types of sausage to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg