One-Pot Creamy Spicy Cajun Sausage Pasta
A creamy and spicy pasta dish featuring smoked sausage, Cajun spices, and hearty penne, all cooked in one pot for an easy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb smoked sausage Sliced
- 12 oz penne pasta Uncooked
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium onion Diced
- 3 cloves garlic Minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper To taste
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese For garnish
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Cooking
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add sliced sausage, onion, and bell pepper; sauté until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
- Stir in uncooked penne pasta; lower heat and simmer until the pasta is tender (10-12 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream. To enhance flavor, consider toasting breadcrumbs with garlic for topping.