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5-Ingredient Cajun Pasta

Total Time
1h 26m
22m prep ยท 64m cook
Servings
4 people
Rating
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Difficulty
Medium
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๐Ÿฅฌ Vegetarian ๐Ÿฅœ Nut-Free โ˜ช๏ธ Halal โœก๏ธ Kosher

This 5-ingredient Cajun pasta is creamy and rich. Smoked sausage and frozen seasoning blend make it quick, easy, and flavorful.

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces bow tie pasta
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 , 14 ounce
  • 1 , 10 ounce
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water when draining.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, heat oil in a large deep skillet over medium-low heat. Add sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until fat is rendered and sausage is browned, about 3 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high; add seasoning blend and Cajun seasoning and cook until vegetables are softened, about 4 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened.

  4. 4

    Stir in cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese; cook, stirring constantly, until everything is well incorporated. Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the mixture. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

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