Creamy Cajun Pasta
Creamy Cajun Pasta is a delightful dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Cajun cuisine to your table in just 30 minutes. Featuring tender short pasta coated in a rich, creamy sauce with smoky sausage and colorful vegetables, this dish offers a perfect balance of spice and comfort. Ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings, Creamy Cajun Pasta is sure to impress everyone at the dinner table. Customize it by swapping proteins or adding your favorite veggies to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 12–16 ounces short cut pasta (like penne)
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or full-fat coconut milk)
- 12 oz smoked sausage (sliced)
- 1 Tablespoon cajun seasoning (divided)
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 2 bell peppers (any color, diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add sliced sausage and 2 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning; cook until crispy and golden.
- Reduce heat to medium, add onion and bell peppers with remaining seasoning; sauté until softened. Stir in garlic.
- Whisk together chicken broth, heavy cream, and tomato paste in the skillet; bring to a gentle boil and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Stir in cooked pasta and sausage; toss well to coat with sauce. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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