Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta (use sausage or chicken)
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This Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta Recipe is an easy family meal that everyone loves and is perfect for busy weeknights.
The homemade creamy white sauce is the perfect backdrop for cajun spices and the recipe works wonderfully with sausage, chicken, or both! (scroll to the bottom for printable recipe)
Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta is a fast dinner Recipe
As a mom to two extremely busy kids, I am always on the hunt for easy dinner ideas that I can quickly make between homework, sports, and activities, and my husband getting home from work. This Creamy Cajun Pasta with Sausage is one of my go-to dinners for those busy weeknights.
In the time that it takes for the pasta to boil, I can pull together an entire meal that everyone loves.
I originally published this Creamy Cajun Pasta recipe back in 2011. It was one of the first recipes I shared on the blog, and it desperately needed new images. Luckily, it’s a family favorite, so I make it all the time, and it was super easy to get a few new photos.
Doesn’t it look yummy?
Why you should make this recipe
- This Creamy Cajun Pasta is so quick! The best part of this recipe is that you can literally make it in the time it takes for the pasta to boil. By the time the water has boiled for the pasta, you’ll have the veggies chopped and sauteed, and the sauce will be ready to go. Since you use pre-cooked sausage or chicken, you just toss it in – no extra cooking time!
- It’s absolutely delicious! You can’t go wrong with the creamy, buttery parmesan sauce, mushrooms, pasta, and sliced smoked sausage. The kids will be begging for seconds!
Ingredients + Tips
(Ingredients at a glance, you will find the full recipe with ingredient amounts in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.)
- Pasta | I prefer bow-tie pasta for this recipe, but really, any type of pasta will be fine, especially a pasta shape designed to hold a lot of sauce.
- Pre-cooked smoked sausage | I used leftover Eckrich sausage when I made this Creamy Cajun Pasta today, but you can substitute the sausage for pre-cooked chicken…or even use both for some variety.
- Milk | You can also use half and half for a richer sauce. Or a combo of both. (Today, I used 1 cup of fat-free half ‘n half and 2 cups of 2% milk. Just use what you have on hand.)
- Onion | Yellow or white is fine.
- Mushrooms | Button mushrooms are what I always use, but baby Bella mushrooms are also a good option.
- Parmesan cheese | Grated
- Cajun seasoning | I always use Tony Chachere’s cajun spice, but remember, it’s pretty spicy.)
- Additional herbs and spices | Garlic powder, dried basil, salt, pepper, optional parsley for garnish
How to Make Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta
- Start the water boiling for pasta.
- Slice/dice mushrooms, onions, and sausage.
- Saute the mushroom and onions with Cajun seasoning, add meat, and saute a little longer.
- When water begins to boil, add pasta and cook according to package directions.
- Turn down the heat on the meat and veggies. Add in your milk and cream.
- Keep stirring over medium to medium-low heat until sauce starts to thicken.
- Add Garlic, basil, and Parmesan cheese. Stir till parmesan is melted and incorporated. Reduce heat.
- When pasta is cooked, drain and add to the meat and cream mixture. Combine well.
Enjoy, You won’t find a family-friendly weeknight meal much easier than that!
More 30 minute or less family recipe ideas:
- Easy One Pot Meatball Stroganoff Recipe (20 min meal)
- Teriyaki Beef and Broccoli with Udon Noodles
- Quick & Easy: Baked Chili Dogs
- Red Beans & Rice w/ Sausage Skillet
- 20 Minute Orange Chicken
- Cheesy Penne with Meatballs Recipe (20 Minute Meal)
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Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta Recipe
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: main dish
- Method: stovetop
Description
This Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta is an easy family meal that everyone loves and is perfect for busy weeknights. The homemade creamy white sauce is the perfect backdrop for cajun spices and the recipe works wonderfully with sausage, chicken, or both!
Ingredients
- 12 ounces of pasta ( I prefer bow-tie)
- 12 oz of pre-cooked, chopped sausage or chicken
- 3 cups of milk or half and half or combo of both
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 3/4 cup diced mushrooms
- 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning (more or less depending on the spiciness)
- 1 tsp of garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Start water boiling for pasta.
- Dice your veggies
- Saute mushroom and onions with Cajun seasoning, add meat and saute a little longer.
- Get pasta cooking.
- Turn down heat on the meat and veggies. Add in your milk and cream.
- Keep stirring over medium to medium low until sauce starts to thicken.
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Add Garlic, basil and Parmesan cheese.
- When pasta is cooked, drain and add to the meat and cream mixture. Combine well.
- Enjoy!
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