Recipe Details

5-Ingredient Cajun Pasta

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

Makes:4 servings

Ingredients

12 ounces bow tie pasta
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 (14 ounce) package smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
1 (10 ounce ) frozen seasoning blend
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, or more to taste
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
finely chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

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Directions

Prep:5 mCook:20 mReady:25 m

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