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Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta

Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta

A deliciously rich and flavorful creamy Cajun sausage pasta dish perfect for dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Cajun
Servings 4 servings
Calories 428 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large deep pan or Dutch oven

Ingredients
  

  • 10.5 oz pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb pork or beef sausages
  • 1 large shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 0.5 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 0.5 cup low-fat cream cheese
  • 0.33 cup grated Parmesan
  • 2-3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it generously and cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package. Reserve 2 cups of pasta water before draining.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large, deep pan or Dutch oven and fry the sausage for 4-5 minutes over medium heat, breaking it down with your spoon as it cooks.
  • Add the shallot and red pepper and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes until the veggies soften.
  • Stir in the garlic, oregano and Cajun seasoning and cook for another minute.
  • Next, add the tomato paste and stir to combine. Add 1 cup of the reserved pasta water and allow the sauce to bubble for a minute.
  • Add the cream cheese and stir until completely melted.
  • Transfer the cooked pasta to the pot and toss to cover in sauce. Stir in the grated Parmesan and fresh parsley, then season to taste and serve immediately.

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 428kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 24gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 307mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7g
Keyword Cajun sausage pasta, creamy pasta, dinner, Easy Recipes, one-pot meal, pasta recipes
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