Description
A hearty and flavorful one-pot meal featuring smoked sausage, creamy sauce, and Cajun spices, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoked sausage
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium onion
- 1 bell pepper
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large pot.
- Add sliced sausage, onion, and bell pepper; sauté until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
- Stir in uncooked penne pasta; lower the heat and let it simmer until tender, approximately 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
Notes
For a veggie version, substitute the sausage with your favorite vegetables or add shrimp for a seafood twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg