Description
This Cajun Sausage and Garlic Butter Pasta is the perfect mix of spicy, savory, and creamy. The smoky sausage paired with a smooth, flavorful garlic butter sauce creates a meal that’s simply irresistible. Perfect for any weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (penne or spaghetti)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water.
- Cook the Sausage: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the Garlic: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: Add the butter to the skillet and melt it. Once melted, add the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Season the Sauce: Stir in the Cajun seasoning and grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine Pasta and Sausage: Return the cooked sausage to the skillet and add the cooked pasta. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water if needed to help coat the pasta in the sauce.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot. Enjoy your spicy and creamy Cajun Sausage and Garlic Butter Pasta!
Notes
- You can adjust the level of Cajun seasoning to suit your spice preference.
- For a creamier texture, feel free to add extra heavy cream or Parmesan cheese.
- For an extra kick, add red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta, Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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