Cajun Sausage Spaghetti
This Cajun Sausage Spaghetti is a quick and easy Cajun pasta dish with andouille sausage, peppers, onions, and a tomato sauce with a zippy kick to it. From start to finish in less than 30 minutes, this main dish pasta is an easy way to switch up your weeknight spaghetti game!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 463kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb andouille sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 small onion
- 2 bell peppers
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoon creole seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar optional
Instructions
- Cut the sausage in half lengthwise and then slice into half moons.
- Cut the onion and bell peppers into strips.
- Add the oil to a large saute pan and brown the andouille sausage over medium heat, about 4-5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare a pot with salted water and cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions.
- Next add the garlic, onion, and bell peppers to the pan and cook for another 4-5 minutes or until the onion is translucent. Add the spices to the pan, cook and stir for one minute longer.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, heavy cream and sugar, if desired. Stir well to combine. Turn the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir the cooked and drained spaghetti into the sauce.
- Serve topped with shredded parmesan and crushed red pepper flakes for an extra kick!
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 463kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 1035mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g