Cajun Pasta with Smoked Sausage

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Prep 25 min
Total 25 min
Servings 6

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated August 1, 2011

Ingredients

oz uncooked fettuccine

tablespoons vegetable oil

large onion, chopped (1 cup)

medium red or green bell peppers, thinly sliced

cloves garlic, finely chopped

package (14 oz) smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices

can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed tomatoes, undrained

tablespoon Cajun seasoning

1/2

cup whipping cream

1/2

cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz)

Steps

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1

In 5-quart Dutch oven, cook and drain fettuccine as directed on package. Return to Dutch oven; cover to keep warm.
2

Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion, bell peppers and garlic in oil 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add sausage; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender.
3

Stir tomatoes and Cajun seasoning into sausage mixture. Stir in whipping cream; cook uncovered 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until mixture is thickened.
4

Add sausage mixture to fettuccine in Dutch oven; toss to combine. Sprinkle with cheese and chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

Expert Tips

After tossing the fettuccine and sausage mixture, transfer to a 13x9-inch pan. Cover and refrigerate until ready to bake. Heat in 375°F oven 30 to 40 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
For extra spice, add 1 teaspoon red pepper sauce.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving (1 1/2 Cups)

Calories: 560
Calories from Fat: 310

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 35g; 54%
Saturated Fat 14g 70% Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol: 100mg; 34%
Sodium: 1890mg; 79%
Potassium: 320mg; 9%
Total Carbohydrate: 43g; 14%
Dietary Fiber 4g 18% Sugars 12g
Protein: 18g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 50%; 50%
Vitamin C: 60%; 60%
Calcium: 15%; 15%
Iron: 15%; 15%

Exchanges:

1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 High-Fat Meat; 5 Fat;