Creamy Bold Smoky Cajun Garlic Butter Sausage Pasta
A comforting and flavorful pasta dish combining creamy sauce with smoky sausage and a hint of Cajun spice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Sauté the sliced sausage in a large skillet with melted butter over medium heat until browned.
- Add minced garlic; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Mix in Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; cook until the sauce thickens (3–5 minutes).
- Combine cooked pasta with sauce; toss until well coated.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley or green onions.
Notes
For extra spice, adjust the Cajun seasoning to your liking. Consider adding vegetables for a nutrition boost.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg