Description
Creamy Cajun sausage pasta is a rich, bold, and quick meal made with smoked sausage, pasta, and a smooth Cajun cream sauce.
Ingredients
14 oz smoked sausage (jalapeno cheddar recommended)
12 oz rotini pasta
2 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
1. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside
2. In a skillet, sauté sausage slices over medium heat for 5–8 minutes until golden
3. Pour in heavy cream and Cajun seasoning, then stir well
4. Reduce heat and simmer for 4 minutes until slightly thickened
5. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese
6. Add cooked pasta and toss until fully coated
7. Serve hot and enjoy
Notes
Use full-fat cream for best results
Adjust Cajun seasoning based on spice preference
Add spinach or peppers for variation
Best served immediately for creamy texture
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta, creamy pasta recipes, quick sausage dinner