Cajun Sausage Pasta
A delightful and hearty one-pot dish blending rich, spicy Cajun flavors with comforting pasta, ready in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 1 lb smoked sausage (sliced)
- 1 onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 bell pepper (diced)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or pepper jack)
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
- Green onions (for garnish) Chopped
Instructions
Cooking
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned.
- Add diced onion, minced garlic, and diced bell pepper; sauté until softened.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and Cajun seasoning; cook for a few minutes until warmed through.
- Add the pasta and enough water to cover it; bring everything to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer until the pasta is cooked, about 10-12 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
For added heat, consider using a spicy sausage or a pinch of red pepper flakes. Adjust the sauce consistency by adding more or less heavy cream.