Description
This Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta is a rich and flavorful one-pot meal with perfectly seasoned sausage, tender pasta, and a creamy Cajun sauce. Quick, comforting, and perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
- 8 oz penne or rigatoni pasta
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat.
- Add sausage slices and cook until lightly browned, about 4–5 minutes.
- Add onion, garlic, and red bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Sprinkle Cajun seasoning over the mixture and stir to coat.
- Add pasta, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Stir well to combine.
- Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce thickens, about 12–15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
You can add spinach or mushrooms for extra vegetables. Use gluten-free pasta if needed, and adjust Cajun seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Cajun / American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: cajun sausage pasta, one pot pasta, creamy pasta, easy dinner recipe
