Creamy Spicy Cajun Sausage Pasta
This one-pot creamy spicy Cajun sausage pasta offers a flavorful blend of smoky sausage, tender penne, and rich Cajun spices, perfect for quick, comforting dinners or casual gatherings.
Equipment
- 1 large pot
- 1 stove
Ingredients
- 1 lb smoked sausage sliced
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 1 bell pepper sliced
- 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
- 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 1 more minute.
- Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
- Add uncooked penne pasta, reduce heat, and simmer until pasta is tender, about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked sausage for quicker preparation.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning for preferred spice level.
- Store leftovers refrigerated up to 3 days.