Description
Indulge in this creamy Cajun sausage pasta, where smoky sausage meets vibrant veggies in a zesty sauce, perfect for any weeknight dinner or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz smoked Cajun sausage
- 8 oz penne or fusilli pasta
- 1 cup bell peppers (red and yellow), chopped
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 3–4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 green onions, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients to streamline cooking.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes), then drain.
- In a skillet, brown sliced Cajun sausage over medium heat (5-7 minutes).
- Add chopped bell peppers, diced onion, and minced garlic; sauté until softened (3-5 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream and Cajun seasoning; simmer on low until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce in the skillet, mixing well to coat.
- Serve topped with grated Parmesan and green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg