Description
A flavorful and creamy Cajun pasta dish made with smoked sausage, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoked sausage
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium onion
- 1 bell pepper
- 3 cloves garlic
- 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
- Heat olive oil in a large pot 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, about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
Notes
For best flavor, ensure sausage is browned well. Adjust Cajun seasoning for heat preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cajun pasta, sausage pasta, creamy pasta, weeknight dinner