Description
Savor the vibrant blend of spicy sausage and colorful vegetables in this easy Cajun Sausage Pasta, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that’ll impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Cajun sausage (such as andouille)
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 14.5 oz canned fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Chop bell peppers and onion into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté onions in olive oil until translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add sliced Cajun sausage; cook until browned, around 5 minutes.
- Stir in canned tomatoes and Cajun seasoning; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream; reduce heat and stir until creamy.
- Toss cooked pasta into the skillet, mixing until well coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg