Description
A warm, creamy bowl of Cajun Sausage Pasta that embodies comfort with its rich flavors and vibrant colors. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 ounces smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Start by cooking the pasta according to package instructions; once done, drain and set it aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat, letting it warm up and create a cozy sizzle.
- Add the sliced sausage, diced bell pepper, onion, and minced garlic. Sauté everything together until the vegetables are softened, and the sausage is heated through.
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning, allowing that lovely aroma to fill your kitchen, and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream, watching as it creates a luscious sauce. Bring it to a simmer.
- Add the cooked pasta and shredded cheese, stirring until the cheese melts and everything is well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as needed to suit your palate.
- Finally, garnish with fresh parsley before serving and enjoy!
Notes
This dish is versatile; feel free to add vegetables or substitute proteins as desired. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 990mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 95mg