One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta
Indulge in the comforting flavors of One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta, a delightful dish that comes together in just 30 minutes. This creamy pasta features smoky sausage, vibrant vegetables, and a rich cheese sauce that will have your taste buds dancing. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this recipe is easily customizable to suit your preferences. With minimal cleanup required since everything cooks in one pot, you can enjoy more time with your loved ones and less time in the kitchen. Get ready to savor each bite of this hearty meal!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
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- 10 ounces smoked sausage (Andouille or kielbasa)
- 4 ounces penne or rigatoni pasta
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Optional: cayenne pepper, fresh spinach
Instructions
- Dice vegetables and slice sausage into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned (about 5 minutes).
- Add bell peppers and onion; sauté for another 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, cayenne (if using), pasta, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for about 15 minutes until pasta is cooked through.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted; add spinach if desired until wilted.
- Serve garnished with chopped parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 85mg