Cajun Sausage Pasta: A Spicy and Easy Dinner Delight
Cajun Sausage Pasta is a flavorful and quick dinner recipe that combines spicy sausage with creamy pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound Cajun sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add the sliced bell pepper and Cajun sausage, cooking until the sausage is browned.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, heavy cream, and Cajun seasoning. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Toss in the cooked pasta, mixing well to combine. Season with salt to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added heat, include more Cajun seasoning or red pepper flakes.
- This dish pairs well with garlic bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Cajun Sausage Pasta