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Creamy Cajun Beef Sausage Pasta

Creamy Cajun beef Sausage Pasta
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Creamy Cajun Beef Sausage Pasta is a delightful and quick dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Cajun cuisine straight to your dinner table. In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy a hearty meal featuring smoky beef sausage, colorful bell peppers, and a rich, creamy sauce that perfectly coats your favorite pasta. This one-pot dish is not only satisfying but also versatile; easily incorporate your favorite vegetables or adjust the spice level to suit your taste. With its bold flavors and creamy texture, this pasta is sure to impress family and friends alike.

Ingredients

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  • 12–16 ounces short cut pasta (like penne)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (divided)
  • 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
  • 2 bell peppers (diced)
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve one cup of pasta water, drain, and set aside.
  2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and sauté sliced sausage with 2 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning until crispy. Transfer to a plate.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and cook diced onion and bell peppers with remaining Cajun seasoning until softened. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Whisk in chicken broth, heavy cream, and tomato paste; bring to a gentle boil, then simmer until thickened.
  5. Stir in parmesan cheese until melted, then mix in cooked pasta and sausage. Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.

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