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Creamy Cajun Beef Sausage Pasta

Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta

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Creamy Cajun Beef Sausage Pasta is a vibrant and satisfying dish that brings a delightful mix of bold flavors to your table. This quick recipe combines tender pasta with smoky Beef sausage, vibrant bell peppers, and a luscious creamy sauce infused with Cajun spices.

Ingredients

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  • 12-16 ounces short cut pasta (like penne)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 (12 oz) package smoked Beef sausage (sliced)
  • 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
  • 2 bell peppers (any color, diced)
  • Pinch red pepper flakes (to taste)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 ¼ cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced Beef sausage with Cajun seasoning and cook until crisp, about 5 minutes.
  3. Lower the heat and sauté onion, bell peppers, red pepper flakes, and garlic until softened.
  4. Whisk together chicken broth, heavy cream, and tomato paste in the skillet; bring to a gentle boil and simmer until thickened.
  5. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted; add cooked pasta and Beef sausage, tossing to coat. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.

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