Description
A flavorful and creamy one-pot pasta dish featuring Cajun sausage.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb Cajun sausage, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add sausage, onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook until sausage is browned.
- Stir in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add pasta and Cajun seasoning, then reduce heat to a simmer.
- Cook pasta until tender, about 10-12 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less Cajun seasoning.
- Use your preferred type of sausage for different flavors.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for later.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta