Description
A comforting and flavorful Cajun sausage pasta dish, featuring tender fettuccine enveloped in a creamy sauce with sautéed vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice
- 1 lb Cajun sausage (or andouille sausage), sliced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook your fettuccine according to the package instructions, ensuring it retains a firm bite. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
- Sauté the sausage: In a large skillet, heat a splash of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced Cajun sausage to the pan, letting it brown beautifully for about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the vegetables: Toss in the diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic, stirring them into the skillet. Sauté until tender and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning: Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning over the sautéed ingredients, stirring well to incorporate the spices.
- Create the sauce: Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer. Allow it to bubble for a few minutes.
- Combine the pasta: Once the sauce achieves its desired consistency, add the drained pasta to the skillet. Gently toss to coat.
- Season to perfection: Taste and season your dish with salt and freshly cracked pepper.
- Serve warm: Transfer the Cajun sausage pasta to plates and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare the sauce in advance and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 50mg