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Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta

Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta That Will Spice Up Your Dinner

Make this Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta for a spiced-flavor dinner that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Pasta Fusilli or penne work best.
  • 1 lb Cajun Sausage Sliced into rounds.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 tbsp Cajun Seasoning Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tbsp Oil For cooking sausage.
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers Diced.
  • 1 medium Onion Diced.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned.
  3. Stir in diced bell peppers, onion, and garlic, cooking until softened.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, mixing in the Cajun seasoning.
  5. Allow the sauce to simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a healthier option, use turkey sausage and whole wheat pasta.

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