Description
A quick and delicious one-pot meal featuring creamy sauce, Cajun spices, and savory sausage, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and sauté for 5-7 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the pot, sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Add Cajun seasoning and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add the pasta, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until al dente.
- Return the browned sausage to the pot. Mix well and season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Best served warm. Pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread. You can add grated Parmesan for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cajun, Pasta, One Pot, Weeknight Dinner, Hearty Meal