cajun pasta with smoked sausage

(4 ratings)
Recipe by
Jennifer Bass
Richmond, KY

My boyfriend loves spicy food, however, sometimes it doesn't love him. With this recipe, you can adjust the seasonings to your liking.

(4 ratings)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For cajun pasta with smoked sausage

  • 8 oz
    uncooked fettucine or linguine
  • 2 Tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • 1 lg
    onion, chopped
  • 1 md
    red pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 md
    orange pepper, thinly sliced
  • 4 clove
    garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 lb
    smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 2 can
    14.5 oz. cans of fire roasted tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 Tbsp
    cajon seasoning
  • 1/2 c
    whipping cream
  • 1/2 c
    shredded parmesan cheese

How To Make cajun pasta with smoked sausage

  • 1
    In 5-quart Dutch oven, cook and drain fettuccine or linguine noodles as directed on package. Return to Dutch oven; cover to keep warm.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, in a 12-inch non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion, bell peppers and garlic on oil for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add sausage; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently,until vegetables are tender.
  • 3
    Stir in tomatoes and Cajun seasoning into sausage mixture. Stir in whipping cream; cook uncovered for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until mixture is thickened.
  • 4
    Add sausage mixture to noodles in Dutch oven; toss to combine. Sprinkle with cheese and chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

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