Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta: A Comforting Weeknight Delight
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This creamy Cajun sausage pasta is the perfect weeknight meal, bursting with flavor and ready in no time.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Omnivore
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound Cajun sausage, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned.
- Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper; sauté until the vegetables are soft.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, heavy cream, and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and stir until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper, then stir in the Parmesan cheese.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra heat, add more Cajun seasoning or some red pepper flakes.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated, but it’s best enjoyed fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 900 milligrams
- Fat: 40 grams
- Saturated Fat: 18 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams