Cajun Pasta
Cajun pasta is a bold, creamy dish perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Make this easy, flavorful recipe in just 30 minutes!
Servings: 6
Calories: 483kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 leek chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 spicy sausages sliced
- 4 cups penne pasta uncooked
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3½ cups chicken broth
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 3 green onions sliced
Instructions
- In a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the leek, garlic, and sausages. Cook for five minutes. If using raw sausage, cook for 10 to 15 minutes until the sausages are thoroughly cooked.
- Add the pasta, diced tomatoes, Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, and broth. Stir and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for about 15 minutes, until the liquid is almost gone and the pasta is al dente.
- Add the cream cheese and mix gently to combine all the ingredients.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with green onions.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- If you want more heat, add some red pepper flakes to the dish.
- You can add some shredded chicken instead of the sausages to the pasta if you want.
- If you don’t have Cajun seasoning, you can use Creole or Mexican seasoning or just a mix of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin.
Nutrition
Calories: 483kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 1333mg | Potassium: 617mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1303IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 3mg