Description
A creamy, flavorful Cajun pasta dish that’s customizable to your taste preferences.
Ingredients
- Your favorite short pasta (penne, rotini, farfalle, or shells)
- Cajun seasoning (amount to taste)
- Sausage (or plant-based alternative)
- Chicken broth
- Heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions
- Prepare sauce and combine ingredients
- Adjust seasoning to taste
- Serve hot with additional Parmesan if desired
Notes
- Make-Ahead: Can be prepared in advance; slightly undercook pasta and reheat gently with extra broth or cream
- Spice Level: Adjust Cajun seasoning to your preferred heat level
- Pasta Options: Any short pasta works well (cooking times may vary)
- Vegetarian Version: Use plant-based sausage or mushrooms and vegetable broth
- Sauce Consistency: Let stand to thicken, or simmer longer/add more Parmesan if needed
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
Keywords: cajun pasta, creamy pasta, spicy pasta, easy dinner, adaptable recipe
