Description
Creamy Pepper Jack Cajun Sausage Pasta is the ultimate comfort food that brings a delightful blend of creamy textures and a spicy kick to your dinner table. This dish is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 35 minutes—but also incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize it with your favorite proteins and vegetables. The combination of Cajun-seasoned sausage and melted Pepper Jack cheese creates a rich, flavor-packed meal that will excite your taste buds. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends, this one-pan wonder makes cleanup easy while delivering satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Cajun-style sausage, sliced
- 12 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced sausage, bell peppers, onions, and garlic; cook until sausage is browned.
- Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, and Cajun seasoning; bring to a simmer.
- Add uncooked pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Reduce heat and stir in shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg