Description
This One-Pot Creamy Spicy Cajun Sausage Pasta is a delightful blend of flavors, combining smoky sausage with zesty Cajun seasoning and a creamy sauce, all cooked in one pot for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoked sausage
- sliced
- 1 medium onion
- diced
- 1 bell pepper
- diced
- 3 cloves garlic
- minced
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley
- chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned.
- Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, penne pasta, Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked and the liquid is mostly absorbed.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cook for an additional 5 minutes until creamy and heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the level of Cajun seasoning to your spice preference and add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10–15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot / Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun / American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650–750 kcal
- Sugar: 6–8 g
- Sodium: 900–1200 mg
- Fat: 35–45 g
- Saturated Fat: 15–20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12–18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55–70 g
- Fiber: 3–5 g
- Protein: 25–35 g
- Cholesterol: 90–140 mg
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