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.

qarib Khan
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I will definitely be making this again.


Nelson Gordon
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This pasta was delicious!


Abirhasan Abir
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This pasta is now a regular in my dinner rotation.


Marisa Armijo
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I've made this pasta several times and it's always a hit.


Crystal Carter
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it.


Nisa Ali
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I'm not a big fan of Cajun food, but this pasta was surprisingly good.


HD Rifat
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This pasta was just okay. The sausage was a bit dry and the sauce was bland.


Sanjida Samiha
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I made this pasta for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Haji420 Haji
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best Cajun pasta he's ever had.


Saroj Sah
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This pasta was easy to make and packed with flavor. I used spicy sausage and it gave the pasta a nice kick.


Camren Smith
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! This pasta is now a regular in my dinner rotation.


Phillip Oyem
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This pasta was delicious! The sausage was flavorful and the sauce was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


emmah wairimu
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I've made this pasta several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the flavor is amazing.


Geoffrey Mwangi
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best Cajun pasta he's ever had.


JESUN KHAN
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I'm not a big fan of Cajun food, but this pasta was surprisingly good. The flavors were well-balanced and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


cool dude
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This pasta was just okay. The sausage was a bit dry and the sauce was bland. I wouldn't make this again.


Natalie George
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I made this pasta for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The sausage and shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Bill Of Rights
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This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. I used spicy sausage and it gave the pasta a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again.


Zakariye Cadaawejr
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The sausage was flavorful and the sauce was creamy and cheesy. My husband and kids loved it.


Mugisha Iriza Cherish
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This Cajun sausage pasta was a hit with my family! The flavors were bold and delicious, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.