Description
A quick and easy recipe for One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta that is bursting with flavor. This dish combines smoked sausage, colorful bell peppers, and Cajun spices in a creamy sauce for a satisfying meal that is ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Smoked Sausage:
- 10 ounces smoked sausage (Andouille or kielbasa)
Pasta:
- 4 ounces pasta (penne or rigatoni)
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
Vegetables:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 cup fresh spinach (optional)
Liquid:
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth (add more if needed)
- 1 cup heavy cream
Cheese and Spices:
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra spice)
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Slice the smoked sausage, chop bell peppers and onions, and measure out the Cajun seasoning, heavy cream, and cheese.
- Cook the Sausage and Veggies: Brown the sausage in a pot, then cook the bell peppers and onions.
- Create the Base: Add Cajun seasoning to the veggies, pour in chicken broth, and bring to a simmer.
- Cook the Pasta: Add pasta to the pot and cook until al dente.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: Stir in heavy cream and cheese until melted. Add back the sausage.
- Final Seasoning: Adjust seasoning to taste with salt, pepper, or cayenne.
- Serve and Garnish: Top with parsley, Parmesan, or red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
