Best 4 Cajun Pasta With Smoked Sausage Recipes

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Cajun pasta with smoked sausage is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. The combination of Cajun spices, smoked sausage, and creamy sauce creates a delicious and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create a mouthwatering Cajun pasta dish that will quickly become a family favorite.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CAJUN PASTA WITH SMOKED SAUSAGE



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Ready in 25 minutes, this fettuccine, sausage and veggie dish is a surefire bet for fans of spicy food.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 oz uncooked fettuccine
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 medium red or green bell peppers, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 package (14 oz) smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz)

Steps:

  • In 5-quart Dutch oven, cook and drain fettuccine as directed on package. Return to Dutch oven; cover to keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion, bell peppers and garlic in oil 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add sausage; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender.
  • Stir tomatoes and Cajun seasoning into sausage mixture. Stir in whipping cream; cook uncovered 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until mixture is thickened.
  • Add sausage mixture to fettuccine in Dutch oven; toss to combine. Sprinkle with cheese and chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 4 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (1 1/2 Cups), Sodium 1890 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 1 g

ONE-POT CAJUN CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE ALFREDO PASTA



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It is so simple to make and absolutely packed with flavor. Tender chunks of chicken with smoky pieces of sausage in a rich and delicious homemade Cajun-flavored Alfredo sauce.

Provided by Christine

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
½ teaspoon kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
14 ounces smoked sausage, sliced on the diagonal
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 ¼ cups heavy cream
2 cups dried penne pasta
1 ½ tablespoons Cajun seasoning, plus more to taste
½ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced Italian flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large, covered cooking pot over medium-high heat. Brown chicken in the hot oil, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add sausage to the pot and continue to cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes more. Stir in garlic and cook for about 2 minutes. Add chicken broth, heavy cream, pasta, and Cajun seasoning. Stir together and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and cook until pasta is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove the pot from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese. Stir in chopped parsley and sprinkle with additional Cajun seasoning if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 723.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 163.2 mg, Fat 52.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 38.6 g, SaturatedFat 22.1 g, Sodium 1706.5 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

CAJUN SAUSAGE PASTA



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If you can stand a little "heat", stay in the kitchen and cook up this zesty Cajun entree send in by Crystal Leach of Columbia, South Carolina. "This dish has a nice 'kick', and the peppers perk up tis flavor and appearance. For variety, substitute chicken for the sausage," she suggests.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups dry white wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound turkey Italian sausage links, sliced
1 medium green pepper, julienned
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
5 cups hot cooked penne pasta

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add broth and wine. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, until liquid is reduced to 1 cup. Reduce heat. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, cumin, cayenne and pepper. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes., Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, cook sausage and peppers over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink and peppers are tender; drain. Stir in the tomato mixture. Serve over pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 987mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

SAUSAGE PASTA WITH CAJUN CREAM SAUCE



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I needed to use up some ingredients in my refrigerator, so I threw together this dish with a cajun cream sauce. It's delicious and everyone loves it. -Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (16 ounces) spiral pasta
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 package (14 ounces) smoked sausage, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook pasta according to package directions, adding asparagus during the last 4 minutes of cooking. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until browned. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in cream, Parmesan cheese, Creole seasoning and pepper; cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes., Drain pasta mixture, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water; add to sausage mixture. Toss to coat, gradually adding enough reserved cooking water to reach desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496 calories, Fat 26g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 909mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a high-quality smoked sausage for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have smoked paprika, you can use regular paprika, but the flavor will be less intense.
  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions, but reduce the cooking time by 1 minute so that it's still slightly al dente.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when browning the sausage and vegetables. Cook them in batches if necessary.
  • Add the Cajun seasoning and chicken broth to the pan with the sausage and vegetables and simmer for a few minutes to let the flavors meld.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the sauce and vegetables and stir to combine.
  • Serve the Cajun pasta with smoked sausage immediately, garnished with chopped green onions and grated Parmesan cheese.

Conclusion:

This Cajun pasta with smoked sausage is a quick and easy meal that's perfect for a busy weeknight. It's packed with flavor from the smoked sausage, Cajun seasoning, and vegetables. The pasta is cooked to perfection and the sauce is creamy and delicious. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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