Description
A rich and creamy pasta dish infused with bold Cajun flavors and savory sausage, making it perfect for any dinner occasion.
Ingredients
- Pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- Smoked sausage or andouille
- Heavy cream
- Cajun seasoning
- Bell pepper (any color)
- Onion (yellow or white)
- Fresh garlic cloves
- Grated parmesan cheese
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the sliced sausage until browned.
- Add chopped bell pepper and onion, cooking until soft.
- Add minced garlic and cook for about a minute.
- Sprinkle Cajun seasoning, mixing thoroughly.
- Pour in the heavy cream and let it simmer until thickened.
- Add the cooked pasta and mix to coat with the sauce.
- Stir in grated parmesan cheese and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Notes
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with a side salad or crusty bread. Add lemon juice for a lighter flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg