Description
A delightful dish packed with flavor, featuring a rich, creamy sauce and zesty Cajun seasoning, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine or pasta of choice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions and drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning, bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are soft.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and the sauce thickens.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
You can customize this pasta with different proteins or vegetables according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg