Description
Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta is a deliciously rich dish that combines bold flavors with a velvety sauce, making it a perfect choice for both busy weeknights and special gatherings. With smoky andouille sausage, colorful bell peppers, and a hint of Cajun spice, this pasta comes together in just 30 minutes. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, this recipe guarantees satisfaction with every bite. It’s versatile too; feel free to customize the veggies or adjust the spice level to suit your palate. With its creamy texture and zesty flavor profile, Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12–16 ounces short cut pasta (like penne)
- 1 package smoked andouille sausage (12 oz)
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 bell peppers
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1¼ cups chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve some cooking water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté sliced sausage with Cajun seasoning until crispy; set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook diced onion and bell peppers until soft, then add minced garlic.
- Whisk in chicken broth, heavy cream, and tomato paste; simmer until thickened.
- Stir in parmesan cheese, then mix in cooked pasta and sausage; adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 505
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 65mg