Creamy Garlic Butter Cajun Sausage Penne
A comforting pasta dish featuring creamy garlic butter paired with Cajun sausage for a flavorful experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- Penne pasta
- Cajun sausage
- Butter
- Garlic
- Heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese
- Salt
- Pepper
- Parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the minced garlic in melted butter over medium heat until fragrant.
- Brown the sliced Cajun sausage in the skillet until browned.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked penne to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Notes
Pairs well with Caesar salad and garlic bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg