Creamy Spicy Cajun Sausage Pasta
A comforting pasta dish featuring spicy sausage in a creamy sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb Cajun sausage, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the sausage in a large pot over medium heat until browned.
- Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper, cooking until softened.
- Mix in the pasta, heavy cream, chicken broth, and Cajun seasoning.
- Simmer the mixture until the pasta is al dente, about 10-12 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve with Parmesan cheese and green onions.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Reheat gently and add broth if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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