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cajun sausage pasta
Faiza Shabir

Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta

This Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta is bold, smoky, and packed with rich, spicy flavor. Juicy sausage cooks with garlic, cream, and Cajun seasoning for a silky sauce that coats every bite of pasta. It’s a quick one-pan dinner that feels restaurant-worthy. Perfect for busy weeknights when you want something hearty and satisfying.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz pasta penne or rigatoni
  • 14 oz smoked sausage sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika optional
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley optional garnish

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet and brown sausage slices 3–4 minutes, then remove.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper 3–4 minutes until softened.
  4. Stir in Cajun seasoning and smoked paprika.
  5. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth and simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Stir in parmesan until smooth.
  7. Add cooked pasta and sausage back to the skillet and toss to coat evenly.
  8. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed and garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Adjust Cajun seasoning based on your spice preference.
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan for a smoother sauce.
  • Add shrimp for an extra Cajun-style twist.
  • Store leftovers airtight up to 3 days and reheat gently with a splash of cream.

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