Description
Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta is a comforting, flavorful dish that brings together spicy Italian sausage and a rich, creamy sauce tossed with your choice of pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, this dish features vibrant bell peppers and aromatic garlic, ensuring every bite is a savory delight. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh Parmesan cheese, it’s a meal that promises to satisfy your cravings and warm your heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 8 oz fusilli or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced, red and green)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook sliced sausage until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Add Vegetables: Stir in diced onions and bell peppers; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in Garlic & Seasoning: Add minced garlic and Cajun seasoning; sauté for another minute.
- Pour in Cream: Reduce heat slightly, add heavy cream, and simmer for about 3 minutes until thickened.
- Combine & Serve: Fold cooked pasta into the sauce mixture until well coated. Serve hot topped with grated Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg