Description
A delicious one-pot creamy Cajun sausage pasta that is easy to make and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot or deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove the sausage and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning, paprika, black pepper, and salt. Cook for another minute to toast the spices.
- Add the penne pasta, diced tomatoes (with their juice), and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cooked sausage. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through. Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve immediately, garnished with sliced green onions.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or some diced jalapeños.
- You can substitute the smoked sausage with chicken sausage or turkey sausage for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg