Restaurant Dinner at Home • Cajun Sausage Pasta
This Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta is a spicy, one-pot dinner loaded with smoky sausage, tender pasta, bell peppers, and a bold Cajun-spiced cream sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 12 oz smoked sausage (Andouille or Kielbasa), sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2–3 tsp Cajun seasoning (to taste)
- 12 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown sausage, then remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté onion and bell pepper until soft. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning, pasta, broth, and cream. Mix well.
- Bring to a light boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Return sausage to pan. Stir in Parmesan. Cook 2–3 more minutes until creamy.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Add shrimp or spinach for variation.
- Use half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- Reheat with broth or milk to revive the creaminess.