Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta
This Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta is packed with flavor and comes together using only 5 ingredients! Simple, quick, and a favorite with everyone!
Servings: 6
Calories: 526kcal
Ingredients
- 14 oz smoked sausage, cut into small slices *I use jalapeno cheddar sausage
- 12 oz pasta *I use Rotini
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions, drain water and put aside.
- In a medium skillet, add the sausage slices over medium heat and allow to sauté about 5-8 minutes, or until golden brown in color.
- Pour in the heavy cream and Cajun seasoning and stir to combine.
- Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer for about 4 minutes, or until sauce begins to thicken slightly.
- Remove sauce from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese.
- Add in cooked pasta and toss to coat thoroughly.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 526kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 1016mg | Potassium: 409mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2058IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 159mg | Iron: 2mg
