Cajun Sausage Pasta – Creamy Skillet Comfort with a Kick
Creamy pasta tossed with smoky sausage, peppers, and Cajun spices for a bold, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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12 oz pasta
1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp Cajun seasoning
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, optional
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted water; reserve 1 cup pasta water.
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Brown sausage in olive oil and set aside.
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Sauté onion and bell pepper until softened.
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Add garlic and Cajun seasoning; stir briefly.
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Add broth and simmer a few minutes.
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Stir in cream and return sausage to pan.
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Add pasta and toss, adjusting with pasta water.
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Stir in Parmesan and serve warm.
Notes
Adjust spice level by increasing or reducing Cajun seasoning.