Ingredients
Scale
Gather these ingredients to make your Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta a reality:
- 8 oz. pasta (fettuccine or penne work well)
- 1 lb. Cajun sausage (or any sausage of your choice)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve some pasta water.
- Sauté the Cajun sausage in olive oil over medium heat until browned.
- Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper; sauté until tender.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stir in Cajun seasoning, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat; add reserved pasta water if needed.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of Cajun seasoning.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Meat-based