Description
Creamy Cajun Turkey Pasta is a delightful dish that brings the perfect balance of spice and creaminess to your table. This quick and satisfying meal features tender pasta enveloped in a rich sauce made with flavorful turkey sausage, fresh vegetables, and aromatic spices. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this comforting dish that’s ideal for busy weeknights or gatherings with friends and family. The versatility of this recipe allows you to customize it to your preferences, whether by swapping in chicken or turkey sausage or adding your favorite veggies. Enjoy the vibrant flavors of Cajun cuisine with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12–16 ounces short cut pasta (like penne)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 package smoked turkey sausage (sliced)
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 2 bell peppers (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1¼ cups chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, reserve a cup of pasta water, then drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook sliced sausage with Cajun seasoning until crispy; remove from skillet.
- Sauté onion and bell peppers in the same skillet until softened. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Whisk in chicken broth, cream (or coconut milk), and tomato paste; bring to a gentle boil.
- Stir in parmesan cheese, then add cooked pasta and sausage back into the skillet. Toss to combine, using reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg