Smoked Sausage Cajun Alfredo - Easy Cajun Sausage Pasta
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta noodles any variety
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 14 ounces smoked sausage sliced into ¼-inch rounds
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning or more to taste
- 1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.8 ounces uncooked pasta noodles
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil or butter. Add the sliced sausage and cook until lightly browned, about 4–5 minutes.1 tablespoon olive oil, 14 ounces smoked sausage
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the Cajun seasoning. Heat gently for 2–3 minutes until wisps of steam appear. Don’t let the liquid boil. Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.2 cups heavy cream, 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, 1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated in the sauce.
- Taste and adjust the Cajun seasoning if needed. Serve warm.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1.5 to 2 cups pasta. Actual calories will vary.
- The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools. It should be thicker than heavy cream but may appear thin once completely cooked. No worries! It will thicken.
- Store leftover pasta in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Scroll up above the recipe for the following info:
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- How to Make Cajun Sausage Pasta (with step-by-step photos)
- Quick Tip (explains how to adjust the spice level)
- Can I use half and half instead of heavy cream?
- What pasta shape works best?
- Is this dish spicy?
- Why did my sauce separate?
- Can I use jarred alfredo sauce?
- How to Store Leftovers
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Nutrition Facts
Smoked Sausage Cajun Alfredo - Easy Cajun Sausage Pasta
Serving Size
1.5 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
1107
% Daily Value*
Fat
84
g
129
%
Saturated Fat
43
g
215
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
6
g
Monounsaturated Fat
28
g
Cholesterol
238
mg
79
%
Sodium
1534
mg
64
%
Potassium
536
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
53
g
18
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
34
g
68
%
Vitamin A
2936
IU
59
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
433
mg
43
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
