Cajun Sausage Pasta with Creamy Cajun Sauce
A cozy Cajun Sausage Pasta with tender penne, smoky sausage, colorful peppers, and a creamy spiced sauce for an easy weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 12 oz smoked Cajun sausage, cut into slices
- 1 cup diced red and yellow bell peppers
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped for topping
Instructions
- Chop the onion and bell peppers, mince the garlic, and slice the smoked sausage before you start cooking.
- Bring salted water to a boil, cook the penne until al dente, then drain it well.
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion until softened, then add the peppers and garlic until they smell fragrant.
- Add the sliced Cajun sausage to the skillet and cook until the edges turn lightly browned.
- Pour in the heavy cream, sprinkle in the Cajun seasoning, and let the sauce gently simmer until it thickens a little.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss until the sauce coats every piece. Serve warm with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Notes
- Cook the pasta just until al dente so it holds its shape in the creamy sauce.
- Taste the sauce before serving, since Cajun seasoning blends can vary in salt and heat.
- For leftovers, reheat gently with a splash of milk or broth to bring back the creamy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Cajun Sausage Pasta, creamy sausage pasta, Cajun pasta, smoked sausage pasta