Description
A rich and flavorful pasta dish made with smoked sausage, cream, and Cajun spices cooked in one pot for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add sausage and cook until browned.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until softened.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning.
- Add pasta, cream, and broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until pasta is cooked.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste.
- Add extra broth if pasta absorbs too much liquid.
- Substitute half-and-half for cream if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Cajun pasta, sausage pasta, creamy pasta, one pot meal