Description
A delicious and filling dish combining smoky sausage with rich, creamy cheese sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or hearty family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 lb smoked sausage (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 bell pepper (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic, and sauté until soft.
- Add sliced sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning.
- Add the pasta and enough water or broth to cover it. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer until pasta is cooked.
- Stir in heavy cream and cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
For an extra kick, add more Cajun seasoning or a dash of hot sauce. Can be made with turkey sausage for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cajun, pasta, sausage, creamy sauce, dinner recipe