CAJUN SAUSAGE PASTA

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If you can stand a little "heat", stay in the kitchen and cook up this zesty Cajun entree send in by Crystal Leach of Columbia, South Carolina. "This dish has a nice 'kick', and the peppers perk up tis flavor and appearance. For variety, substitute chicken for the sausage," she suggests.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups dry white wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound turkey Italian sausage links, sliced
1 medium green pepper, julienned
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
5 cups hot cooked penne pasta

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add broth and wine. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, until liquid is reduced to 1 cup. Reduce heat. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, cumin, cayenne and pepper. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes., Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, cook sausage and peppers over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink and peppers are tender; drain. Stir in the tomato mixture. Serve over pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 987mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

Tiffany Hackwith
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This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


King Haqmal
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I love the creamy sauce in this dish. It's so flavorful and pairs perfectly with the spicy sausage.


Saqib Ali
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This recipe is a little time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are amazing and the pasta is cooked perfectly.


BD LIKEE TIK TOK
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the spicy sausage and the creamy sauce.


Jannat akter Jinnat
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I'm not a fan of sausage, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The sausage was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing.


Ashley Carrasco
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This recipe is a little bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Qayyum Shah_ zurmati
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I added some grated Parmesan cheese to this dish and it was even better! The cheese added a nice richness and flavor.


Raj bhai
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover pasta. I had some leftover spaghetti and it worked perfectly in this dish.


radhwen sassi
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I love the creamy sauce in this dish. It's so flavorful and pairs perfectly with the spicy sausage.


Suzata Rimal
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This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Mason8
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I'm not a fan of Cajun food, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The dish was flavorful and not too spicy.


Elyse Martinez
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This dish is a little time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are amazing and the pasta is cooked perfectly.


Linda Daniella
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I added some chopped bell peppers and onions to this dish and it was even better! The vegetables added a nice sweetness and crunch.


Emma Toman
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover sausage. I had some leftover breakfast sausage and it worked perfectly in this dish.


Tish Alexander
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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this dish was surprisingly mild. The flavors were well-balanced and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Mike Ware
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This was a hit with my family! The kids loved the spicy sausage and the adults loved the creamy sauce. I'll definitely be making this again.


David Mcmahon
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I've made it with different types of sausage and it's always great.


Kamala Tamang1234
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This Cajun Sausage Pasta is a real winner! The flavors are bold and spicy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.