Description
One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta is a delectable dish that brings together the rich, smoky flavors of sausage and the bold spices of Cajun cuisine, all enveloped in a creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this 30-minute recipe offers a satisfying meal with minimal cleanup, as everything cooks in one pot. The combination of pasta, fresh vegetables, and zesty seasoning creates an explosion of flavor that will warm your heart and delight your taste buds. This dish is not just a meal; it’s an experience that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces smoked sausage (Andouille or kielbasa)
- 8 ounces pasta (penne or rigatoni)
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté sliced smoked sausage in olive oil until browned (about 5 minutes).
- Add diced onion and bell peppers; cook for another 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic powder and Cajun seasoning.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add pasta; reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes until al dente.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Optionally add fresh spinach.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg