Description
This Cajun Smoked Sausage Alfredo Pasta recipe combines the bold flavors of Cajun seasoning with smoked sausage in a creamy Alfredo sauce, served over spiral pasta for a comforting and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 12 oz (340 g) spiral pasta (e.g. cavatappi or rotini)
Sauce:
- 14 oz (400 g) smoked sausage, sliced (e.g. Andouille or kielbasa)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned. Stir in cream, Parmesan, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer until sauce thickens.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta with the sauce until well coated.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for added nutrition.
- Adjust the Cajun seasoning to suit your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg