Cajun Sausage Pasta

Name: Cajun Sausage Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound angel hair pasta; 1 pound mild Italian sausage; 2 Tablespoons olive oil; ½ green bell pepper; ½ yellow bell pepper; ½ orange bell pepper; ½ red bell pepper; ½ small red onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1 can diced tomatoes (don't drain); 1 cup vegetable broth; 1 ½ Tablespoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon creole seasoning; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 6 cranks fresh black pepper; 2 Tablespoons ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 ½ cups heavy cream

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
658 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Cajun Sausage Pasta

Nicole Henderson

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Cajun Sausage Pasta is a delicious 30 minute dinner recipe! Colorful, spicy, and easy to make, you'll want to put this dish on your menu!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 pound angel hair pasta cooked
1 pound mild Italian sausage
2 Tablespoons olive oil
½ green bell pepper seeded and sliced
½ yellow bell pepper seeded and sliced
½ orange bell pepper seeded and sliced
½ red bell pepper seeded and sliced
½ small red onion sliced
2 cloves garlic pressed
1 can diced tomatoes (don't drain) 14 ounce
1 cup vegetable broth
1 ½ Tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon creole seasoning
½ teaspoon kosher salt
6 cranks fresh black pepper
2 Tablespoons ground cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 ½ cups heavy cream

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Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Set aside.
In a large skillet (or saucepan), heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add sausage links and cook for 5 minutes. Roll to opposite side and cook an additional 5 minutes. Remove from pan and slice sausage into 1 inch slices. Return to pan and cook an additional 5 minutes, flipping slices over as needed.
Add sliced peppers, onion, and garlic to the pan with the sausage. Cook for about 3 minutes over medium high heat, until peppers begin to soften.
To this, add the tomatoes, broth, seasoning, and heavy cream. Heat for about 10 minutes on medium heat, covered, until warm.
Toss noodles with warm sauce and enjoy!

Notes

Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your vegetables prepped and ready! I slice everything up before I begin, makes the process smoother and faster, and nothing gets forgotten.
I also start boiling the water for the pasta while I'm cooking. This way it's done and ready when the sauce is done.
The veggies won't seem fully cooked yet when you add the sauce ingredients. That's ok! They'll continue cooking as the sauce warms. You don't want mushy vegetables, so be careful not to overcook during the saute step.
Store leftovers covered in the fridge and enjoy within 2 days.
Feel free to adjust the level of spices in this recipe to suit your family's taste. A little extra cayenne pepper can add instant heat!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 658kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 48g (74%) Saturated Fat 22g (110%) Polyunsaturated Fat 27g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 110mg (37%) Sodium 1129mg (47%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 658 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	658kcal	33%
Carbohydrates	36g	12%
Protein	22g	44%
Fat	48g	74%
Saturated Fat	22g	110%
Polyunsaturated Fat	27g	159%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	110mg	37%
Sodium	1129mg	47%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	6g	12%