Ingredients
400 g smoked sausage or andouille, sliced
300 g pasta (penne or rotini)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, sliced
1 bell pepper, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
1. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add sausage and cook until browned.
4. Add onion and bell pepper and sauté until softened.
5. Stir in garlic and Cajun seasoning and cook briefly until fragrant.
6. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
7. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
8. Add cooked pasta and parmesan cheese and toss to coat evenly.
9. Taste and adjust seasoning.
10. Serve hot, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
• Adjust Cajun seasoning to control heat level.
• Add shrimp or chicken for extra protein.
• Leftovers reheat well with a splash of cream or broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Pasta
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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