One-Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta for Easy Dinner Bliss!
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A delicious and easy one-pot meal featuring creamy Cajun sausage pasta, perfect for a quick dinner.
- Author: admin
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in the onion, garlic, and bell pepper; sauté until softened.
- Add the chicken broth, heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, and penne pasta.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add more Cajun seasoning or red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to substitute the sausage with chicken or shrimp.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg