Description
This One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta is a flavorful and satisfying dish that can be prepared in just 30 minutes. With a creamy sauce, spicy Cajun seasoning, and a mix of bell peppers, this dish is a perfect weeknight meal for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 10 ounces smoked sausage (Andouille or kielbasa)
- 4 ounces pasta (penne or rigatoni)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mixed colors)
- ½ cup diced onion
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup fresh spinach (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Sausage: In a large pot, cook the sausage until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, sauté bell peppers and onions until softened.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Add pasta, chicken broth, and cream.
- Cook Pasta: Simmer until pasta is cooked and sauce thickens.
- Finish Dish: Stir in Parmesan cheese, spinach, and cooked sausage. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- If you prefer a spicier dish, add more cayenne pepper or hot sauce to taste.
- You can customize this recipe by adding other vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: One Pot Recipe, Cajun Pasta, 30-Minute Meal, Sausage Pasta, Creamy Pasta