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Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta

Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta
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Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta is a quick, flavorful dinner combining smoky and spicy sausage with a rich, velvety cream sauce and perfectly cooked pasta. Ready in under 30 minutes, this comforting dish balances bold Cajun spices with savory sausage, sautéed onions, and bell peppers to deliver a satisfying, crowd-pleasing meal that’s easy to customize for different spice levels and dietary preferences.

Ingredients

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Sausage and Proteins

  • 12 oz andouille sausage or smoked sausage, sliced into bite-sized pieces

Spices and Seasonings

  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning blend (adjust to taste)

Dairy

  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Pasta

  • 8 oz penne or fettuccine pasta

Vegetables

  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

Liquids

  • 1 cup chicken broth or stock

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sausage and vegetables: Slice the sausage into bite-sized pieces and sauté in a hot pan until nicely browned and flavorful. Add diced onion, bell peppers, and minced garlic; cook until the vegetables soften and their sweetness balances the spice.
  2. Cook the pasta: Meanwhile, boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining the pasta and setting it aside.
  3. Make the creamy Cajun sauce: Stir Cajun seasoning into the sausage and veggie mixture, then pour in chicken broth. Let it simmer briefly. Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
  4. Combine pasta with sauce: Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce, mixing well to coat every piece evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time to achieve a silky consistency.
  5. Final touches and serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or extra Cajun spice as desired. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese or fresh parsley, then serve hot for maximum flavor.

Notes

  • Use quality smoked orouille sausage for the best flavor.
  • Brown the sausage well to add depth and caramelization to the dish.
  • Layer Cajun seasoning during cooking for balanced heat.
  • Reserve pasta water to thin sauce naturally and improve adhesion to pasta.
  • Always use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for superior melt and taste.

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