Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta
This creamy Cajun sausage pasta is bold, spicy, and comes together in under 20 minutes with only five simple ingredients – perfect for a cozy, flavorful dinner.
Equipment
- 1 Skillet Large
- 1 Colander for draining pasta
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 14 oz Smoked sausage sliced; jalapeno cheddar preferred
- 12 oz Pasta Rotini recommended
- 2 cups Heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in boiling water until just tender. Drain and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet on medium. Add sausage slices and cook until browned and heated through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add heavy cream and Cajun seasoning to skillet. Stir and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Return cooked pasta to skillet. Stir to coat evenly with sauce.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and sauce thickens.
- Let skillet stay on low for 2-3 more minutes to heat through. Serve hot.
Notes
Top with additional Parmesan cheese or fresh herbs for garnish. Store leftovers up to 4 days in the fridge or freeze for extended storage.