Sprinkling a simple spice cupboard staple over sausages can give them a smoky kick and turn them into a much more exciting midweek dinner. Cajun seasoning, a blend of spices, offers an easy way to liven up the usual sausage routine without much effort.
Why Cajun Seasoning Works
There aren't many dinners easier than sausages. Chuck them in the oven or a frying pan, add something on the side, and you've got a meal without having to think too much about it. The problem is, they can get a little boring if you're always cooking them the same way. One easy way around that is Cajun seasoning. It might not be the first thing you'd think to pair with sausages, but the mix of spices gives them a smoky kick and makes a change from the usual gravy. You can keep things really simple and use the seasoning on the sausages themselves, or make them into a creamy Cajun pasta.
How to Make Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta
For the pasta version, cut the sausages into chunks first and brown them in a pan. Once they've got some colour, add the Cajun seasoning. It's best not to go overboard straight away, especially if you're cooking for people who aren't big on spice. From there, add the remaining ingredients for your sauce and pasta. A creamy sauce works particularly well here because it takes the edge off the spice without losing the Cajun flavour. It's also the sort of dinner where you can use whatever needs to be eaten in the fridge.
Customise and Serve
An onion or pepper can go in with the sausages, while tomatoes are another easy addition. If you prefer things hotter, add more Cajun seasoning or a little chilli. The whole thing can be ready in roughly 30 minutes, and if you make it in one pot, there isn't a mountain of washing up afterwards either. Of course, you don't have to make pasta at all. The same seasoning trick can be used when frying or roasting sausages before serving them with whatever you normally would. It's only one extra ingredient, but it's an easy way of making a standard midweek sausage dinner a bit more interesting.
