Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta: Easy and Indulgent Weeknight Delight
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Indulge in this rich and flavorful creamy Cajun sausage pasta that brings a taste of the South to your dinner table.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: None
- 12 ounces fettuccine
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic, cooking until softened.
- Add Italian sausage to the skillet, breaking it apart and cooking until browned.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning, followed by heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Mix in the cooked fettuccine and Parmesan cheese, stirring until well combined.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more Cajun seasoning.
- Substitute chicken sausage for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 1200 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams