Description
A rich and flavorful pasta dish combining smoky sausage, tender ravioli, and a creamy Cajun-spiced sauce. This easy 30-minute meal delivers bold Southern-inspired flavor with comforting Italian flair.
Ingredients
1 (9–12 oz) package cheese or meat ravioli (store-bought or homemade)
8 oz smoked or Andouille sausage, sliced
1 cup heavy cream
2 cloves garlic, minced
1–1½ tablespoons Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Cook the ravioli according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and sauté until browned, about 5 minutes.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the heavy cream and stir in Cajun seasoning. Simmer gently for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Add the cooked ravioli to the skillet and toss gently to coat in the sauce. Cook for 1–2 minutes until heated through.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Use chicken sausage or shrimp for variation.
For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of cream.
Make it spicier with a pinch of cayenne or a few dashes of hot sauce.
Spinach or mushroom ravioli also work wonderfully with the Cajun cream sauce.
Reheat gently with a splash of cream or milk to loosen the sauce; avoid boiling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 960 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
