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Cajun Sausage Pasta with a Creamy Kick
Faiza Shabir

Cajun Sausage Pasta with a Creamy Kick

This Cajun Sausage Pasta is bold, creamy, and packed with smoky, spicy flavor. Juicy sausage, tender pasta, and a rich Cajun cream sauce come together for a comforting and satisfying meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners when you want something quick yet full of flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g pasta penne or fettuccine
  • 400 g smoked sausage sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup bell peppers sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions and drain
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan and cook sausage until browned
  3. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant
  4. Stir in bell peppers and cook until slightly tender
  5. Pour in heavy cream and add Cajun seasoning
  6. Simmer for a few minutes until sauce thickens
  7. Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted
  8. Toss cooked pasta into the sauce and mix well
  9. Garnish with parsley and serve warm

Notes

  • Adjust Cajun seasoning for spice level
  • Use chicken sausage for a lighter option
  • Add shrimp for a seafood twist
  • Reserve pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed
  • Best served fresh and hot

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