You Won't Believe This Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta | Easy

Italian sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage is lower in fat, while pork sausage is often more affordable.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor, while pecorino is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is healthier, while canola is more budget-friendly.

fresh basil

🥗Healthier: dried basil

💰Cheaper: spinach

Dried basil is easier to store and use, while spinach can add bulk at a lower cost.

Turn on the heat and add a little oil to the pan.

Add the sausage to the pan and begin cooking it, breaking it up with a meat masher.

Dice the red bell pepper and shallot while the sausage cooks.

Add the shallots to the pan once the sausage is partially cooked.

Add the diced red bell pepper to the pan after the shallots have softened.

Introduce garlic paste to the mixture and stir.

Sprinkle in Cajun seasoning to taste, adjusting for spice preference.

Add oregano and tomato paste to deepen the flavor of the dish.

Grate about 1/3 cup of parmesan cheese to add to the sauce.

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