Cajun pasta with smoked sausage

Ingredients

• 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 ½-inch slices
• 1 can (28 oz) fire-roasted crushed tomatoes, undrained
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• ½ cup heavy whipping cream
• ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• Chopped fresh parsley, if desired

1. In Dutch oven or large saucepan, cook and drain fettuccine as directed on package; return to pan. 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 crisptender. Add sausage; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned.
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 parsley.