Description
Cajun pasta with sausage is a vibrant and delicious dish that combines creamy sauce and spicy Andouille sausage with perfectly cooked pasta. Bursting with colorful bell peppers and onions, this meal creates an exciting culinary experience that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, it’s sure to impress family and friends with its rich flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 12 oz Andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the sliced sausage until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Add bell peppers and onion; cook until softened (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in garlic and Cajun seasoning; cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream, simmering until slightly thickened (3-4 minutes).
- Combine the drained pasta with the sauce mixture; stir to coat evenly.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg