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Irresistibly Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta Recipe You Need to Try

Learn how to make delicious Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

The key to this dish lies in selecting the right ingredients that balance freshness and flavor. Growing up, my mom always emphasized quality over quantity, and that’s a lesson I carry into my kitchen every day. For this recipe, I like to use fresh sausage with a good spice blend, but you can swap in chicken or turkey sausage if you prefer something lighter. Fresh garlic and bell peppers bring brightness, while the Cajun seasoning is the real star that ties everything together. Remember, simple ingredients treated with care can transform the whole dish.

  • 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced (or chicken/turkey sausage for a lighter option)
  • 8 oz penne or your favorite pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned and slightly crisp, about 5-6 minutes. Remove sausage from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and diced red bell pepper. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  4. Add minced garlic and Cajun seasoning to the skillet. Stir continuously for 1 minute to toast the spices and release their aroma.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Let the sauce simmer gently over low heat for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Return the cooked sausage to the skillet. Mix in the Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing everything together until the pasta is well coated with the creamy sauce.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving warm. Enjoy the comforting, spicy goodness!

  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: International

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