Italian Cajun, Pesto Sausage With Pasta Recipe
Italian, cajun or pesto sausage and pasta in butter sauce, garlic bread and side salad.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Sausage
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the Italian sausage. Cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks.
- 3
Add Cajun Flavor
Sprinkle Cajun seasoning over the cooked sausage and mix well. Allow it to cook for an additional 2 minutes to incorporate the flavors.
- 4
Combine with Pasta
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sausage. Pour in the pesto sauce and mix thoroughly to coat the pasta evenly.
- 5
Make the Butter Sauce
In a separate small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- 6
