Description
Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta (One Pot) is a cozy dish that brings the flavors of the bayou right to your table. This quick and easy one-pot meal features al dente pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce with zesty Cajun sausage and colorful vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe guarantees to impress your loved ones with its comforting taste and simple preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb Cajun sausage (spicy or mild)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (assorted colors)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté sliced sausage until browned (about 5 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add onions and bell peppers; sauté until softened (approximately 3 minutes). Stir in minced garlic for another minute.
- Return the sausage to the pot, add chicken broth, and bring to a boil. Stir in uncooked pasta and Cajun seasoning. Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Gradually stir in heavy cream and simmer uncovered for an additional 2 minutes until creamy.
- Remove from heat and mix in freshly grated Parmesan until melted. Serve warm, garnished with extra cheese or herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg