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Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta Recipe

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  • Author: Eve
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Description

This Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring spicy smoked sausage, creamy heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese combined with rotini pasta. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, it requires only 5 ingredients and 15 minutes to prepare, making it a family favorite packed with bold Cajun flavors and a rich, velvety sauce.

Ingredients

Proteins and Dairy

  • 14 oz smoked sausage, cut into small slices (jalapeno cheddar sausage recommended)
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Pasta

  • 12 oz rotini pasta

Seasoning

  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning

Instructions

  1. Cook Pasta: Cook the rotini pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain the water and set the pasta aside to use later.
  2. Sauté Sausage: In a medium skillet, add the sliced smoked sausage over medium heat. Sauté the sausage for about 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is golden brown and slightly crisp.
  3. Add Cream and Seasoning: Pour in the heavy cream and sprinkle the Cajun seasoning over the sausage. Stir well to combine all the flavors evenly.
  4. Simmer Sauce: Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently for about 4 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly and develop a creamy texture.
  5. Incorporate Cheese: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and fully integrated into the sauce.
  6. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the creamy sausage sauce and toss thoroughly to coat every piece of pasta with the flavorful sauce.
  7. Serve: Plate the creamy Cajun sausage pasta immediately and enjoy your delicious, hearty meal!

Notes

  • Use jalapeno cheddar sausage for an extra spicy and cheesy flavor, or substitute with your favorite smoked sausage.
  • Make sure to simmer the sauce on low heat to avoid curdling the cream.
  • For a lighter option, swap heavy cream with half-and-half, but the sauce will be less rich.
  • Reserve some pasta water before draining to loosen the sauce if needed.
  • To make this dish gluten free, use gluten-free pasta.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://everecipes.com/creamy-cajun-sausage-pasta-recipe/