Cajun Pasta with Smoked Sausage

Ready in 25 minutes, this fettuccine, sausage and veggie dish is a surefire bet for fans of spicy food. ...MORE + LESS -

8 oz uncooked fettuccine

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)

2 medium red or green bell peppers, thinly sliced

3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

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

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

1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning

1/2 cup whipping cream

1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz)

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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.