Description
A creamy Cajun sausage spaghetti that balances rich flavors with a touch of spice, perfect for weeknight meals or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces spaghetti noodles
- 1 pound sliced Andouille sausage (¼-inch thick)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- ⅓ cup diced shallot
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt (to taste)
- Ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, add Andouille sausage and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil, then diced red bell pepper and shallot. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Stir in tomato paste, Cajun seasoning, and flour. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream, bringing it to a simmer.
- Whisk in Parmesan cheese until melted. Add back the cooked spaghetti and sausage, tossing to combine.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
Serve with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and enjoy with a side salad or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauteing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Cajun sausage, spaghetti, creamy pasta, easy weeknight dinner, one-pan meal