Description
A quick and flavorful one-pot meal featuring creamy Cajun sausage pasta that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté the sliced sausage over medium heat until browned. Set aside.
- Add diced onion and bell pepper, cooking until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the chicken broth, heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, and pasta. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is cooked and sauce thickens, about 10-12 minutes.
- Return the sausage to the pot and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For spicier options, use Andouille sausage or hot Cajun seasoning. Can add vegetables like spinach or zucchini.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg