Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta: Indulgent Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon
Indulge in this creamy and flavorful Cajun sausage pasta featuring turkey bacon for a lighter finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: pasta
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 1 pound Cajun sausage
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion, garlic, and bell pepper until soft.
- Add turkey bacon and sausage, cooking until browned.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Cajun seasoning, simmering for a few minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta and mix until well coated. Serve hot.
Notes
- For spicier flavor, increase the Cajun seasoning.
- Leave out the turkey bacon for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg