Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta

🧾 Ingredients (3–4 servings)

• 12 oz pasta (penne or rigatoni)
• 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan
• Salt & black pepper

🔥 Detailed Cooking Instructions

1. Boil pasta in well-salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
3. Add sausage slices, sear 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Remove.
4. Lower heat to medium, add butter and onion. Cook 3–4 minutes until soft.
5. Add garlic and Cajun seasoning. Stir 30 seconds until fragrant.
6. Pour in cream and chicken broth. Simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thick.
7. Add parmesan, stir until smooth.
8. Return sausage and pasta to pan. Toss well.
9. Add pasta water if needed for a silky sauce.
10. Taste and adjust salt or spice.