Description
A creamy and flavorful Cajun sausage pasta that brings warmth and comfort to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 lb Cajun sausage (sliced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 bell pepper (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned.
- Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until the vegetables are tender and fragrant.
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning along with the cooked pasta, ensuring every piece is well coated.
- Pour in the heavy cream and sprinkle in the cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting flavors as needed.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
This dish is great for meal prep and keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days. Add a splash of cream when reheating for extra creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg