One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta: Easy Comfort Food Delight
One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta is an easy and delicious meal perfect for any night.
Equipment
- Skillet or pot
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 add more if needed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for extra spice
- 1 cup fresh spinach optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Slice the smoked sausage into thin rounds.
- Chop bell peppers and onions.
- Measure out Cajun seasoning, heavy cream, and cheese.
Cooking
- In a large skillet or pot, heat olive oil and sauté the sausage until browned.
- Remove the sausage and cook the bell peppers and onions in the same pot.
- Add Cajun seasoning to the veggies.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add the pasta directly to the pot and cook until al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Reduce the heat and stir in heavy cream and cheese until melted.
- Return the sausage to the pot and mix well.
Serving
- Top with parsley, grated Parmesan, or red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg
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