Description
Cajun sausage pasta is a creamy, flavorful dish that captures the essence of New Orleans cuisine in every bite. Featuring succulent Cajun sausage, vibrant bell peppers, and al dente pasta enveloped in a rich sauce, this meal is ideal for busy weeknights or impressing guests. In just 30 minutes, you can serve up a comforting bowl that delights the senses and makes any dinner feel like a celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 12 oz Cajun sausage (smoked or andouille), sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers (red and green), chopped
- 1/2 cup sweet onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the sliced Cajun sausage for about 5-7 minutes; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté the bell peppers and onions until softened (4-5 minutes). Add garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and add Cajun seasoning; stir to combine into a creamy sauce.
- Return the cooked pasta and sausage to the skillet; mix well until everything is coated in the sauce.
- Serve hot with grated Parmesan on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 240g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 95mg