Description
One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta is the ultimate weeknight dinner with bold Cajun spices, creamy sauce, and hearty sausage all in one pan. This easy one pot meal is perfect for busy nights and delivers rich flavor with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
12 oz smoked sausage
12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned.
2. Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté until softened and fragrant.
3. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir in Cajun seasoning and bring to a simmer.
4. Add pasta to the pot. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce thickens.
5. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and fully incorporated.
6. Serve hot, garnished with more cheese or chopped parsley.
Notes
This pasta is best served immediately for the creamiest texture.
Add extra Cajun seasoning if you love a spicier kick.
A splash of broth when reheating helps bring back creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg