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Sausage & Bacon Pasta

Smoked sausage and crispy bacon in a rich, Cajun-spiced cream sauce with melted Parmesan and mozzarella — bold, hearty, and impossible to put down.

Ingredients

• 12 oz pasta of your choice
• ½ lb smoked sausage, sliced
• 6 strips bacon, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water. Toss with a light drizzle of oil or butter so it doesn't stick. Set aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pan.
3. Add sliced sausage to the same pan and cook until browned and caramelized. Remove and set aside with the bacon.
4. Add garlic to the pan and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
5. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine and scraping up any flavorful bits from the pan.
6. Stir in Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
7. Add Parmesan and mozzarella, stirring until melted and smooth.
8. Return the cooked pasta, sausage, and bacon to the skillet. Toss everything together until well coated.
9. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
10. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.
11. Best part — enjoy!

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