One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta: Easy Family-Friendly Delight
A delicious, creamy pasta dish made in one pot, perfect for a quick family meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces smoked sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the smoked sausage, onion, and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Stir in the bell pepper and cook for another few minutes.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in the pasta and Cajun seasoning; reduce heat and simmer until pasta is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add more Cajun seasoning to taste.
- Feel free to toss in your favorite vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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