Cajun Sausage Pasta
Cajun Sausage Pasta is a quick and easy one-pot meal featuring spicy sausage, creamy sauce, and colorful veggies, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Pasta and Sauce Ingredients
- 8 oz penne pasta You can use any type of pasta you like.
- 1 lb Cajun sausage (sliced) You can substitute with chicken or turkey sausage.
- 1 cup heavy cream For a lighter version, try using less heavy cream.
- 1 cup shredded cheese (like cheddar or Parmesan)
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning Adjust the amount to fit your spice preference.
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz) Use diced tomatoes with juice.
- 1 ea bell pepper (chopped) You can add other vegetables like spinach or zucchini.
- 1 ea onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- to taste Salt and pepper
- to taste Olive oil For cooking the sausage and veggies.
- for garnish Fresh parsley
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned.
- Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic, cooking until softened.
Cooking
- Stir in the diced tomatoes (with juice) and Cajun seasoning; cook for about 2 minutes.
- Add the penne pasta and enough water or broth to cover the pasta, bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until the pasta is al dente.
- Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheese, and cook until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve hot with a side salad or garlic bread. You can sprinkle extra cheese or fresh parsley on top for added flavor.