Description
A cozy and lively pasta dish with Cajun sausage, creamy sauce, and tender vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb Cajun sausage, sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic, and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add the cooked pasta to the pot and stir well to combine.
- Stir in the shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
Don’t skip the fresh herbs; they are the soul of the dish and add a bright finish. Feel free to adapt with other vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg