Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta One Pot: A Quick Indulgent Dinner
Indulge in a rich and creamy Cajun sausage pasta dish that comes together in one pot, making it a quick and satisfying dinner option.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Meat
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound Cajun sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the Cajun sausage. Cook until browned.
- Add the onions and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Stir in the smoked paprika and Cajun seasoning.
- Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in the penne pasta and bell pepper, and cook until the pasta is al dente.
- Reduce heat, and stir in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add more Cajun seasoning.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 900 milligrams
- Fat: 35 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
Keywords: Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta, One Pot, Dinner