Cajun Pasta with Sausage
Cajun Pasta with Sausage is a flavorful and comforting dish that brings the vibrant essence of New Orleans right to your kitchen. This creamy pasta, combined with spicy sausage, bell peppers, and a touch of Cajun seasoning, creates a delightful symphony of tastes. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe is easy to make and sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 12 oz Andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mixed colors)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook penne pasta until al dente (8-10 minutes), then drain.
- 2. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté sliced sausage until browned (5-7 minutes). Add diced onion and bell peppers; cook until softened.
- 3. Stir in minced garlic and Cajun seasoning; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- 4. Lower the heat and add heavy cream; simmer gently for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 5. Toss the drained pasta in the skillet until well coated in sauce.
- 6. Remove from heat and mix in Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg