Description
Get ready for a bold and comforting dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners. This creamy Cajun sausage pasta is packed with smoky sausage, tender bowtie pasta, and a rich, cheesy Cajun-spiced sauce. It’s an easy dinner idea that delivers big flavor with minimal effort, making it one of those go-to food ideas you’ll keep coming back to.
Ingredients
12 oz bowtie pasta
14 oz smoked sausage sliced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or Velveeta
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 cup bell peppers diced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
1. Cook the bowtie pasta in salted water until al dente then drain and set aside
2. Melt butter in a skillet and cook sausage until browned
3. Add bell peppers and sauté until soft
4. Stir in Cajun seasoning garlic powder onion powder and paprika
5. Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently
6. Add cheese and stir until melted and smooth
7. Combine pasta with sauce and mix well
8. Garnish with parsley and serve
Notes
Use andouille sausage for a spicier flavor
Add pasta water to loosen sauce if needed
Use freshly grated cheese for best texture
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, easy dinner, sausage pasta, cajun pasta, quick meal