Description
Cajun sausage pasta is a vibrant and creamy dish that perfectly captures the essence of Louisiana cuisine. This comforting meal combines smoky sausage with colorful bell peppers, aromatic garlic, and rich heavy cream, all enveloped in perfectly cooked penne pasta. Ideal for dinner parties or cozy nights at home, this recipe guarantees a taste sensation that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Cajun sausage (sliced)
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the bell peppers, onion, and mincing garlic.
- Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (8–10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and bell peppers until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Add sliced sausage and minced garlic to the skillet; cook until sausage is browned (approximately another 5 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream, then stir in Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce mixture, stirring well to coat. Top with grated Parmesan before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Louisiana
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg