Description
A comforting dish with rich flavors and creamy textures, featuring Cajun sausage and pasta in a luscious sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 1 lb Cajun sausage (sliced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Parmesan cheese (for serving)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and sliced Cajun sausage. Cook until sausage is browned, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream and Cajun seasoning. Cook until sauce thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine with the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of chopped parsley.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, replace sausage with mushrooms or plant-based sausage. Adjust seasoning for preferred spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, Cajun sausage, comfort food, quick dinner, one-pan meal