Description
A quick and easy weeknight dish combining rich flavors and creamy textures in one pot.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté the sausage until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the diced onion and bell pepper in the same pot for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Combine the chicken broth and heavy cream with Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil.
- Cook the pasta in the boiling mixture for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Return the cooked sausage to the pot, stirring to incorporate, and season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For a lighter dish, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut milk. Add spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, Cajun pasta, sausage pasta, one pot meal, quick dinner