Description
Cajun Sausage Pasta is a creamy and flavorful one-pot meal perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
12 ounces penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound smoked Cajun sausage, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Cook pasta according to package instructions and drain
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat
3. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned
4. Stir in onion, garlic, and bell peppers and sauté until tender
5. Sprinkle Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper over the sausage and vegetables
6. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine
7. Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the sauce
8. Sprinkle grated Parmesan over the pasta and mix gently
9. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley before serving
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor
Cook pasta al dente to prevent mushy texture
Adjust Cajun seasoning to preferred spice level
Swap sausage for chicken, shrimp, or vegetarian sausage
Stir gently to avoid breaking pasta
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Creamy Cajun Pasta, One-Pot Pasta, Smoked Sausage Pasta, Quick Weeknight Dinner, Pasta with Bell Peppers