Description
This One-Pot Creamy Spicy Cajun Sausage Pasta is a delightful blend of smoky sausage, vibrant vegetables, and a rich, creamy sauce, all cooked in one pot for an easy weeknight dinner.
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 smoked sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in the penne pasta, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked and the sauce has thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra spice, feel free to add cayenne pepper to your taste. This dish can be easily customized with your choice of vegetables.
- 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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