Description
This Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta is the ultimate comfort food, combining the smoky flavor of turkey sausage with creamy, cheesy goodness. A perfect balance of spice and flavor, it’s sure to become your new go-to dinner recipe!
Ingredients
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb smoked turkey sausage, sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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Cook the Pasta:
Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. -
Sauté the Sausage and Veggies:
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced smoked turkey sausage and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion and bell pepper for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. -
Season and Simmer:
Add Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, and diced tomatoes. Bring to a gentle simmer. -
Combine Everything:
Return the sausage to the skillet and stir everything to combine. Let the sauce simmer for 3-5 minutes to meld the flavors together. -
Add Cheese and Pasta:
Stir in the shredded cheddar and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Add cooked pasta, tossing until it’s fully coated in the sauce. -
Serve:
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve your creamy Cajun sausage pasta hot!
Notes
- For an extra kick, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper to increase the spiciness.
- You can substitute smoked turkey sausage with any other sausage variety of your choice.
- Add extra cheese if you want a richer, creamier texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (¼ of recipe)
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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