Description
A quick and flavorful one-pot pasta dish with creamy Cajun sausage, perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz penne pasta
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Sprinkle Cajun seasoning and mix well.
- Pour in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and heavy cream.
- Add pasta and stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 12-15 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste.
- Use any pasta shape you prefer.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: easy one-pot creamy Cajun sausage pasta