Name: Creamy Cajun Pasta with Sausage (Standard)
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound Penne Pasta; 1 pound Italian Sausage-bulk, mild or hot; 1 Onion-diced; 1 Bell Pepper-diced (green or red); 2 cloves Garlic-minced; 1/2 cup Butter; 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour; 4 cups Chicken Broth; 1 cup Heavy Cream; 2 tbsp Cajun Seasoning; 1 tsp Paprika; 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper (optional); 2 tbsp Chopped Parsley

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A classic, comforting pasta dish with a creamy Cajun sauce and savory sausage. This recipe is designed for everyday cooking with readily available ingredients.

Total 45 min

Serves 6

Steps 8

Ingredients 15

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Pasta
1 pound 450 g Penne Pasta
Sausage
1 pound 450 g Italian Sausage-bulk, mild or hot
Vegetables
1 1 medium Onion-diced
1 1 medium Bell Pepper-diced (green or red)
2 cloves 6 mL Garlic-minced
Sauce
cup 120 mL Butter
cup 60 g All-Purpose Flour
4 cups 950 mL Chicken Broth
1 cup 240 mL Heavy Cream
2 tbsp 30 mL Cajun Seasoning
1 tsp 5 mL Paprika
tsp 2.5 mL Cayenne Pepper (optional)
Salt to taste
Black Pepper to taste
Garnish
2 tbsp 30 mL Chopped Parsley

Equipment

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Instructions

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Cook Pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, brown Sausage over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté Onion and Bell Pepper until softened, about 5 minutes. Add Garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
To make the Sauce, melt Butter in the skillet. Whisk in Flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
Gradually whisk in Chicken Broth until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
Stir in Heavy Cream, Cajun Seasoning, Paprika, Cayenne Pepper (if using), Salt, and Pepper.
Add cooked Sausage and Pasta to the Sauce. Toss to coat.
Garnish with Chopped Parsley and serve immediately.