Creamy Cajun Sausage Linguine
Creamy Cajun Sausage Linguine is a creamy 30 minute pasta recipe that's going to become a family favourite! Not too heavy on the cheese but still super creamy!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 12 ounces linguine
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- ½ pound sliced sausages links
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 2 cups milk
- 4 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1 cup sliced bell peppers
- salt to taste
- chopped parsley and grated parmesan for topping
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions in salted water until al dente. Strain and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet and add the sliced sausages. Cook on medium heat until browned on both sides. Transfer the sausage to a plate and set aside.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet along with the garlic. Saute the garlic for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the flour and stir to make a paste. Add the cajun seasoning and oregano and mix to combine.
- Slowly add milk while continuously mixing to make sure there are no lumps. Simmer the sauce till it starts thickening up.
- Add the cream cheese and bell peppers then simmer for another 3-4 minutes until the peppers are slightly tender, but still crispy. Check for seasoning and add more salt if necessary.
- Add the cooked sausage and linguine and toss everything in the sauce. Top with chopped parsley and grated parmesan if using. Serve immediately!
Nutrition
Calories: 768kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 506mg | Potassium: 724mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 3782IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 223mg | Iron: 3mg
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