Description
One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta is a quick and flavorful dish that brings together smoky sausage, vibrant vegetables, and a rich creamy sauce—all in just 30 minutes! This one-pot meal is perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinner parties, impressing family and friends alike with its bold Cajun spices and comforting texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces smoked sausage (Andouille or kielbasa)
- 8 ounces pasta (penne or rigatoni)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra spice)
- 1 cup fresh spinach (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté sliced sausage until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add bell peppers and onion; sauté until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Pour in chicken broth with pasta; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until pasta is al dente (10–12 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until creamy. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg