Description
A rich and flavorful pasta dish featuring smoky Cajun sausage in a creamy garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 1 lb Cajun sausage, sliced
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the sliced Cajun sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, then add the Cajun seasoning.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it thicken slightly.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add more Cajun seasoning or red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to substitute the sausage with a vegetarian option for a meatless version.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for easy meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Bold Smoky Cajun Garlic Butter Sausage Pasta, Cajun pasta, creamy pasta recipes