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Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta

Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta
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Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta is a deliciously indulgent dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Cajun cuisine to your dinner table in just 30 minutes. This creamy pasta features smoky turkey sausage, colorful bell peppers, and a blend of aromatic spices, all enveloped in a rich and satisfying sauce. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or when entertaining guests, guaranteed to impress with its savory depth and pleasing texture. Customize it to your liking by swapping vegetables or using your favorite pasta shape. With its quick preparation and bold flavors, this meal is sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 12–16 ounces short cut pasta (like penne)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (divided)
  • 1 package smoked turkey sausage (sliced)
  • 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
  • 2 bell peppers (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1¼ cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve some cooking water before draining.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook the sliced turkey sausage with 2 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning until crispy.
  3. Sauté diced onion and bell peppers in the same skillet, adding the remaining Cajun seasoning and minced garlic until fragrant.
  4. Mix in chicken broth, cream, and tomato paste; simmer until slightly thickened.
  5. Stir in parmesan cheese and combine with the cooked pasta and turkey sausage; adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water if needed. Serve hot.

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