One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta: Easy 30-Minute Delight
This One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta is a quick and delicious meal ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: stove top
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the sausage, bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and Cajun seasoning, bring to a simmer.
- Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Stir in the cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve topped with green onions.
Notes
- If you prefer more spice, add extra Cajun seasoning.
- This dish is great for meal prep!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Cajun, pasta, easy meals, one pot