Creamy Pepper Jack Cajun Sausage Pasta Recipe
The Creamy Pepper Jack Cajun Sausage Pasta Recipe is rich, spicy and very comforting. It mixes smoky sausage, creamy sauce and bold Cajun flavor.
Ingredients
- Pasta shells or penne – 300 grams
- Cajun sausage – 300 grams sliced
- Olive oil – 1 tablespoon
- Butter – 2 tablespoons
- Garlic – 4 cloves minced
- Heavy cream – 1 cup
- Chicken broth – ½ cup
- Cajun seasoning – 2 teaspoons
- Smoked paprika – 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper – ½ teaspoon
- Salt – to taste
- Pepper Jack cheese – 1½ cups shredded
- Parmesan cheese – ¼ cup
- Fresh parsley – 2 tablespoons chopped
Instructions
Cook the Pasta
- Boil pasta in salted water. Cook until tender. Drain well and set aside.
Slice the Sausage
- Cut sausage into thin rounds. Try to keep sizes equal for even cooking.
Brown the Sausage
- Heat oil in a pan. Cook sausage until golden. Remove and keep aside.
Make the Base
- Add butter to same pan. Melt it slowly over medium heat.
Add Garlic
- Add minced garlic. Stir gently. Cook until fragrant but not brown.
Pour Liquids
- Add cream and chicken broth. Stir slowly. Let it simmer for three minutes.
Season the Sauce
- Add Cajun seasoning, paprika, pepper and salt. Mix well and taste sauce.
Add Cheese
- Add Pepper Jack and Parmesan cheese. Stir until sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
Combine Sausage
- Return sausage to pan. Mix well so sausage gets coated with sauce.
Add Pasta
- Add cooked pasta. Toss gently until pasta is fully covered with sauce.
Final Touch
- Cook one more minute. Sprinkle parsley. Turn off heat and serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh grated cheese for smooth sauce.
- Control spice by adjusting Cajun seasoning.
- Do not boil sauce after adding cheese.
- Use smoked sausage for best flavor.
- Add pasta water if sauce feels thick.