Description
This Creamy Cajun Sausage Alfredo Pasta is comfort food with a kick. It’s rich, smoky, cheesy, and loaded with juicy sausage, tender broccoli, and penne pasta coated in a velvety Cajun-spiced Alfredo sauce. Perfect for a family dinner, meal prep, or whenever your cravings call for creamy indulgence with attitude.
Ingredients
12 oz penne pasta
1 tbsp olive oil
14 oz smoked sausage or andouille, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1½ cups broccoli florets (blanched or steamed)
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 tsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
½ tsp black pepper
Salt to taste
Optional: pinch of smoked paprika or chili flakes
Fresh parsley or chives, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté sausage slices until browned and caramelized. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, add garlic, and sauté until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
Stir in Parmesan, Cajun seasoning, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Cook until sauce thickens slightly.
Add cooked pasta, sausage, and broccoli to the sauce. Toss to coat evenly. Use pasta water as needed to loosen sauce.
Finish with a sprinkle of extra Parmesan, chopped parsley, and a dash more Cajun spice if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner