Description
A creamy and spicy pasta dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights, featuring smoked sausage and a blend of Cajun spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoked sausage
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium onion
- 1 bell pepper
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Start by slicing the smoked sausage into bite-sized pieces. Dice the onion and bell pepper, mince the garlic, and get all your other ingredients ready.
- Heat the pot: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. This is important as it will help sauté your sausage and vegetables properly.
- Cook the sausage and vegetables: Add the sliced smoked sausage to the pot, along with the diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté these ingredients until they are browned, which should take about 5-7 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Add garlic: Once your sausage and veggies are browned, add the minced garlic to the pot. Cook for an additional minute until you can smell its fragrant aroma. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- Incorporate the other ingredients: Add the diced tomatoes (with their juice), chicken broth, heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper to the pot. Stir everything together. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add the pasta: Once it’s boiling, stir in the uncooked penne pasta. Lower the heat to a simmer. Allow the pasta to cook in the sauce, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. This will take about 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
- Melt the cheese: When the pasta is tender, remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it melts and combines with the sauce, creating a creamy texture.
- Serve hot: Serve this delicious pasta hot, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy your creamy, spicy Cajun sausage pasta!
Notes
Adjust the spice level and customize with your favorite vegetables or different types of pasta for a varied dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: pasta, sausage, Cajun, one-pot, creamy, spicy