Cajun Sausage Pasta: Easy Comfort Food You’ll Love to Make
An easy and flavorful meal, Cajun Sausage Pasta combines creamy sauce, spicy sausage, and pasta for a satisfying dish.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound Cajun sausage, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced Cajun sausage and cook until browned.
- Add green bell pepper, onion, and garlic to the skillet. Sauté until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, heavy cream, and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a simmer.
- Mix in cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese. Stir until well combined and heated through.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with your favorite vegetables.
- Adjust the Cajun seasoning to make it spicier if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Cajun Sausage Pasta, easy pasta recipes, comfort food