Creamy Cajun Spicy Sausage (Printable Version)

Rich rotini pasta with smoky sausage, cream, and Cajun spices for a bold, comforting flavor experience.

# Everything You’ll Need:

→ Core Ingredients

01 - 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
02 - 12 oz rotini pasta
03 - 1 cup heavy cream
04 - 1 cup chicken broth

→ Fresh Produce

05 - 1 medium onion, chopped
06 - 1 bell pepper, chopped
07 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Seasonings

08 - 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
09 - 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
10 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Cheese and Oil

11 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
12 - 2 tbsp olive oil

→ Optional Garnish

13 - Chopped parsley

# Steps to Cook:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced smoked sausage and cook until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove sausage and set aside.
02 - In the same pot, add chopped onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes.
03 - Add chicken broth, heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to the pot. Bring mixture to a gentle simmer.
04 - Stir in uncooked rotini pasta. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente, approximately 10 to 12 minutes.
05 - Return browned sausage to the pot and stir to combine. Add shredded cheddar cheese and stir until fully melted and sauce is creamy.
06 - Plate the creamy Cajun sausage rotini. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Adjust red pepper flakes to control desired spice level.