Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta
Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta with smoked sausage, parmesan, and corn. A bold, easy dinner ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces gemelli pasta
- 1 ring (14 ounces) smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 can (15-ounces) sweet corn kernels, drained
- 1 cup (100 g) Parmesan cheese, grated
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Add sausage and sear for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sprinkle in flour. Whisk, scraping up browned bits, until a paste forms and begins to brown.
- Slowly whisk in chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and salt. Bring to a light simmer, whisky continuously until slight thickened. Add heavy cream and stir to combine.
- Add corn and Parmesan. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring.
- Return pasta and sausage to the skillet. Toss to combine.
- Add reserved pasta water as needed, 1 tablespoon at a time, to reach desired consistency.
- Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve warm.