Cajun Spaghetti

This Cajun Spaghetti with Creamy Parmesan Sauce is a delicious spicy pasta. Using simple ingredients this creole spaghetti is easy to make and comes together in 30 minutes. Creamy Cajun pasta with sausage is a new twist on spaghetti night.

This Louisiana spaghetti with andouille sausage, mushrooms, and red bell peppers is topped with a creamy parmesan sauce, similar to a Cajun alfredo sauce. You can make this andouille sausage pasta as spicy or as mild as you would like by adjusting the spices and sausage you use.

If you're in the mood for a Cajun salmon bowl, try Blackened Salmon Bowl with Creamy Jalapeño Salsa or if you're a pasta lover, try Spicy Spaghetti Arrabiata next time.

I threw this New Orleans spaghetti together one night when I was craving an andouille sausage pasta and it has become a staple in our home ever since. You can play around with different proteins and make this a Cajun shrimp and sausage pasta, if you want to add seafood.

Ingredients needed:

• Andouille Sausage - I use beef andouille sausage to make this Cajun spaghetti, but you can make this spaghetti with smoked sausage for a more mild flavor. Smoked sausage is a good andouille sausage substitute.
• Parmesan - I suggest shredding fresh parmesan because it will melt better.
• Red Bell Pepper - any color of bell pepper will work, but I prefer the flavor of red peppers with Cajun seasonings.
• Mushrooms
• Shallot - Onions are a good substitute for shallots, but keep in mind that onions will have a stronger flavor. I like using shallots when making sauces because of their mild, delicate flavor.
• Garlic
• Heavy Cream
• Chicken Broth
• Butter
• Flour - The flour is crucial to thickening the Cajun spaghetti sauce. Add it in slowly while continually stirring so it doesn't clump.
• Cajun Seasoning - use more or less depending on your spice preference.

How to Make Cajun Spaghetti

This Cajun spaghetti recipe will become a fast favorite in your kitchen! Cook spaghetti and sausage according to package directions.

Here's how to make parmesan cream sauce: Start by melting butter in a medium saucepan. Add bell peppers and mushrooms and simmer on medium heat for 3-5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and shallots to the saucepan and simmer another two minutes.

Now it's time to add the spice to this Cajun pasta with andouille sausage! Add Cajun seasonings to the saucepan and simmer for one minute. I don't add salt to this recipe because the store-bought Cajun seasoning I use has enough sodium, but feel free to add salt and pepper to taste.

Next, add the flour in small increments while stirring constantly. Once all the flour is incorporated, stir and cook on medium heat for one minute.

Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking so the flour doesn't clump. Bring to a gentle boil for 5 minutes so the sauce can thicken. Then add the heavy cream, shredded cheese, and sliced andouille sausage to the pot and simmer, stirring frequently, until desired consistency is reached.

This is my favorite quick and easy parmesan sauce recipe and the addition of Cajun spices makes it extra bold and flavorful. Toss the sauce and spaghetti together and enjoy this Cajun pasta with andouille sausage!

More Recipes to Try:

• Smoked Sausage and Potatoes Skillet with Onions and Peppers
• Blackened Salmon Bowl with Creamy Jalapeño Salsa
• Sherry Cream Sauce for Lobster Ravioli
• Spicy Spaghetti Arrabiata