Creamy Cajun Pasta Skillet with Kielbasa

I am becoming a HUGE fan of skillet dinners. They are so fast! When done correctly, they can be pretty freaking fantastic! This Creamy Cajun Pasta Skillet with Kielbasa is one of my favorites. If you like Cajun spices, also try Instant Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta.

Creamy Cajun Pasta Skillet with Kielbasa is an awesome dinner made in about thirty minutes. Serve with a salad and garlic bread and dinner is done. Yes, Please!

I love the little hint of creole spice in this dish. The mushrooms, carrots, onion and green pepper add the perfect amount of texture and flavor to balance out each bite.

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I love to add lots of veggies when I make skillet dinners. My kids eat them well this way. I cut the veggies large enough, so if someone has a real aversion to mushrooms, they can pick them out and give them to their mother, who LOVES them.

The coolest thing about this quick and easy dinner is that the creamy-ness factor comes from a scoop of cream cheese, instead of heavy whipping cream. The sour cream not only cuts back on the calories, but adds a tiny zip that will have you drooling for more.

HOW TO MAKE CREAMY CAJUN PASTA SKILLET WITH KIELBASA

• In a large, deep frying pan with a tight fitting lid, brown kielbasa in 1 tbsp olive oil.

• Add onion, green pepper, carrots, mushrooms and garlic. Sprinkle with 1 tsp cajun seasoning and sauté for an additional 5-7 minutes or until mostly tender.

• Add water, chicken bullion and dry spaghetti noodles broken into thirds.
• Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cover. Simmer for 14 minutes or until pasta is tender.

• Remove from heat.
• Add parsley and cream cheese. Stir until sauce becomes smooth and creamy.

• Enjoy!

Tips for making Creamy Cajun Pasta Skillet with Kielbasa

• I use regular smoked Kielbasa sausage, but I am sure turkey kielbasa would work great and cut back on calories. If using raw Kielbasa, cook the sausage according to directions on package before using it in this recipe.
• Also, when I do skillet pasta dinners, I tend to favor spaghetti noodles. They cook nice and evenly. However, feel free to experiment with different types of pasta. Just make sure to adjust cooking time accordingly. 
• I like to go heavy on the veggies. You can cut the amount of veggies in half, if you like. If you reduce the veggies, add 2-3 Tbsp more water for the noodles to cook in.
• Chicken broth can be used in place of the water and chicken bullion.

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Creamy Cajun Pasta Skillet with Kielbasa

 

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Prep time

10 mins

Cook time

20 mins

Total time

30 mins

 

Deliciously creamy with a hint of Cajun spice. The mix of pasta, kielbasa and veggies are perfect, and it comes together in about minutes.

Author: Maria

Recipe type: Main Dish

Cuisine: Creole

Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 12 or 16 oz Smoked Kielbasa (not raw), thinly sliced
• 1 small red onion, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1 8 oz package of mushrooms sliced
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 2½ cups water
• 3 tsp chicken bullion
• 8 oz spaghetti noodles, broken into thirds
• 3 oz cream cheese, softened (whipped kind works great)
• 2-3 tbsp dried parsley

Instructions

1. In a large, deep frying pan with a tight fitting lid, brown kielbasa in 1 tbsp olive oil.
2. Add onion, green pepper, carrots, mushrooms and garlic. Sprinkle with 1 tsp cajun seasoning and sauté for an additional 5-7 minutes or until mostly tender.
3. Add water, chicken bullion and dry spaghetti noodles broken into thirds.
4. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cover. Simmer for 14 minutes or until pasta is tender.
5. Remove from heat.
6. Add parsley and cream cheese. Stir until sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
7. Enjoy!

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