Cajun Pasta with Sausage

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How to Make Creamy Cajun Pasta with Fresh Sausage. 

Easy Cajun Pasta with Sausage and Cream Sauce

Fresh, easy and delicious – this pasta with sausage and Cajun cream sauce is definitely going to become a family favorite.

This recipe is simple to prepare and makes a sauce that is fresh and creamy. The Cajun cream sauce goes perfectly with the cooked bow tie pasta and sautéed sausage.

Ingredients Needed for Creamy Cajun Pasta with Sausage

• Bow Tie Pasta
• Sweet Sausage Links -buy fresh from the meat or deli counter
• Heavy Cream
• Shredded Parmesan Cheese
• Olive oil
• Butter – we use salted butter
• Garlic
• Onion
• Cajun Seasoning

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Pasta with Sausage and Cajun Cream Sauce

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

30 mins

 

An easy recipe of Pasta with Sausage and Cajun Cream Sauce the whole family will love.

Course: Easy Dinner

Cuisine: American

About: Cajun Pasta Sausage

Servings: 6

Calories: 580 kcal

Author: DinnerPlanner

Ingredients

• 3/4 1 lb. box bow tie pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 4 links sweet sausage (about 1 lb. fresh link sausage)
• 1 pint heavy cream (or whipping cream)
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and put back in the pot.

2. While the pasta is cooking, using a sharp knife, make long slits on the outside casing of the sausage links.  Gently remove the casing from the sausage.

3. Heat the skillet over medium heat and add the butter and oil. Cook onions for about 3 minutes and then add the garlic.

4. Bump the heat up to medium-high and add the crumbled sausage to the pan.  Continue cooking for about 5-7 minutes, continuously breaking up sausage with a spatula as it cooks. Make sure sausage is cooked through.

5. Lightly salt and pepper as this cooks.

6. Add the heavy cream and Cajun seasoning to the skillet; stirring to combine. Let simmer for about 4-5 minutes.

7. Add the bow tie pasta to the skillet and gently stir until the pasta is well coated.

Nutrition Facts

Pasta with Sausage and Cajun Cream Sauce

Amount Per Serving (6 g)

Calories 580 Calories from Fat 468

% Daily Value*

Fat 52g80%

Saturated Fat 29g181%

Cholesterol 176mg59%

Sodium 847mg37%

Potassium 421mg12%

Carbohydrates 43g14%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 25g50%

Vitamin A 1620IU32%

Vitamin C 3.1mg4%

Calcium 278mg28%

Iron 1.9mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

For this pasta recipe, use fresh Italian sausage from the meat counter if possible. You can lower the amount of sausage to 2 links and then use the other 2 links for another recipe. Try our sausage rice and beans recipe for another great family meal. This saves money on your grocery bill and the fresh sausage can be used in two recipes.

Add the cooked bow tie pasta to the skillet with the cooked sausage and cream. Don’t forget to add the Cajun seasonings!

What Cajun Seasoning to use in This Pasta Recipe?

We love McCormicks Cajun seasoning, but find your own favorite brand and use it in all your Cajun recipes.

Why we Love This Recipe?

This is a delicious pasta recipe that is actually one of our family favorites and is served often. What’s not to love about bow tie pasta served in a creamy sauce with fresh sausage.

What to Serve with Cajun Pasta Sausage?

Serve this pasta dish with a healthy tossed salad and dinner rolls.
Steamed Broccoli
Green Peas

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