Cajun Sausage and Garlic Butter Pasta

• total time: 3 minutes

Ingredients

12 oz pasta (penne or spaghetti)

1 lb Cajun sausage, sliced

2 tbsp butter

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning

1/4 tsp smoked paprika

1/2 cup chicken broth

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until browned. Remove and set aside.

In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add Cajun seasoning and smoked paprika, stirring to combine.

Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, simmering for 3-4 minutes.

Stir in the cooked pasta, sausage, and Parmesan cheese. Toss until everything is well coated.

Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.