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Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta
Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta combines spicy smoked sausage slices with rotini pasta tossed in a rich, seasoned cream sauce made from heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, and Parmesan cheese. The dish is hearty and flavorful with a smooth, creamy texture balanced by the boldness of the Cajun spices and savory sausage.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
526 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 14 oz smoked sausage I use jalapeno cheddar sausage, cut into small slices
- 12 oz pasta *I use Rotini
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions, drain water and put aside.
- In a medium skillet, add the sausage slices over medium heat and allow to sauté about 5-8 minutes, or until golden brown in color.
- Pour in the heavy cream and Cajun seasoning and stir to combine.
- Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer for about 4 minutes, or until sauce begins to thicken slightly.
- Remove sauce from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese.
- Add in cooked pasta and toss to coat thoroughly.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
526kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
50g
(77%)
Saturated Fat
26g
(130%)
Cholesterol
163mg
(54%)
Sodium
1016mg
(42%)
Potassium
409mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
2058IU
(41%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
159mg
(16%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 526
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 526kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 50g | 77% |
| Saturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Cholesterol | 163mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 1016mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 409mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2058IU | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 159mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.