Description
Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta is a rich and flavorful dish made with smoky sausage, tender pasta, Cajun spices, and a velvety cream sauce—an easy weeknight dinner with bold Louisiana-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 1/2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced sausage and cook until browned; remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions, garlic, and bell pepper until softened.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning, then add heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Return sausage to the skillet, then add cooked pasta. Toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning for desired spice level.
- Andouille sausage adds extra smoky flavor.
- Great with shrimp for a surf-and-turf twist.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun