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Creamy Cajun Sausage Linguine
Creamy Cajun Sausage Linguine is a creamy 30 minute pasta recipe that's going to become a family favourite! Not too heavy on the cheese but still super creamy!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
768 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian, American, Italian-American Fussion
Ingredients
- 12 ounces linguine
- 3 tablespoons butter divided, unsalted
- ½ pound sausage sliced links
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 2 cups milk
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup bell pepper sliced
- salt to taste
- parsley parsley chopped; parmesan grated; for topping
- Parmesan Cheese parsley chopped; parmesan grated; for topping
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions in salted water until al dente. Strain and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet and add the sliced sausages. Cook on medium heat until browned on both sides. Transfer the sausage to a plate and set aside.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet along with the garlic. Saute the garlic for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the flour and stir to make a paste. Add the cajun seasoning and oregano and mix to combine.
- Slowly add milk while continuously mixing to make sure there are no lumps. Simmer the sauce till it starts thickening up.
- Add the cream cheese and bell peppers then simmer for another 3-4 minutes until the peppers are slightly tender, but still crispy. Check for seasoning and add more salt if necessary.
- Add the cooked sausage and linguine and toss everything in the sauce. Top with chopped parsley and grated parmesan if using. Serve immediately!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
768kcal
(38%)
Carbohydrates
78g
(26%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
39g
(60%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Trans Fat
0.5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
107mg
(36%)
Sodium
506mg
(21%)
Potassium
724mg
(15%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
3782IU
(76%)
Vitamin C
48mg
(53%)
Calcium
223mg
(22%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 768
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 768kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 78g | 26% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 506mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 724mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 3782IU | 76% |
| Vitamin C | 48mg | 53% |
| Calcium | 223mg | 22% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.