Description
Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta is a delightful fusion of rich, creamy sauce and zesty spices, making it the perfect dish for any occasion. This quick and easy recipe features tender penne pasta tossed in a savory sauce with sautéed vegetables and your choice of chicken or turkey sausage. Bursting with flavor, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or when you want to impress guests at dinner parties. The vibrant colors from bell peppers not only enhance its appeal but also ensure that this dish is as nutritious as it is delicious. Serve it with crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal your family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 12 ounces chicken or turkey sausage (sliced)
- 1 cup heavy cream or milk
- 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1/2 sweet onion (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons oil
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot; cook penne pasta according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown the sliced sausage in batches for about 1-2 minutes per side; drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion and bell peppers until tender, about 6-8 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Stir in cream and Cajun seasoning; bring to a simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes.
- Combine the cooked pasta and sausage into the sauce, adding reserved starchy water as needed to reach desired consistency. Garnish with cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg