One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta: Easy Weeknight Delight
A deliciously creamy and spicy pasta dish all made in one pot, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Carnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 bell pepper, diced
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and sauté until browned.
- Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper; cook until softened.
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning and sauté for another minute.
- Add the chicken broth and penne pasta; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until pasta is cooked.
- Stir in heavy cream and cheese until melted and creamy.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more Cajun seasoning or red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to throw in any of your favorite vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg